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AB08 CGC

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,762 mi
Last recorded125,762 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 CGC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 125,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion various under vehicle

Fail 18 Nov 2022 125,741 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill corroded but not within prescribe area

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 116,992 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 110,438 miles

various brake pipes corroded/covered in grease

Pass 31 Oct 2019 84,965 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on bulk head under brake servo (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2018
Fail 10 Oct 2018

Brake pipe excessively corroded long front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working hi-level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (9.1.2 (a))

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (9.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 58 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and rear (4.1.E.2b)

brake discs slightly worn /pitted & brake pipes/brake hoses ferrules greased

Pass 22 Apr 2016 37,807 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 37,787 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2015 33,994 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 59,940 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 26,018 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 21,835 miles

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 20 Jun 2011 17,210 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 13,963 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 8,675 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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AB08 CGC is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 105,466 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB08 CGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AB08 CGC is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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