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GN08 CLX

2008 Ford Motor Caravan

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

18,203 mi
Last recorded18,203 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Motor Caravan37,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 CLX
MakeFord
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 18,203 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 18,129 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 18,129 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel hose leaking Filler neck to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 17,974 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 17,968 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 17,805 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 17,804 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 17,469 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 17,295 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 17,176 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 16,967 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 16,437 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 14,675 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 13,704 miles

o/s wiper small split each end

Pass 11 Jul 2011 10,257 miles

Offside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 May 2011 9,905 miles

Oil dampness on gearbox

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 25 May 2010 8,341 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Motor Caravan?

Based on 4,518 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
2,130
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 72
position lamp(s) not working 71
Registration plate lamp not working 65
fog lamp not working 59
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GN08 CLX is a 2008 Ford Motor Caravan in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Ford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 37,772 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN08 CLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GN08 CLX registered?

GN08 CLX is a 2008 Ford Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 May 2008.

Is GN08 CLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN08 CLX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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