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LG08 HJA

2008 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

193,415 mi
Last recorded193,415 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 HJA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 193,415 miles

Offside Front Inner arch correded

Pass 12 Jun 2019 165,106 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 153,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 153,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 145,720 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 136,577 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 131,671 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 131,671 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 121,497 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2014 107,173 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 89,064 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 72,673 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 54,362 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside windscreen wiper damaged

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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LG08 HJA is a 2008 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LG08 HJA, 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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What year was LG08 HJA registered?

LG08 HJA is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 March 2008.

Is LG08 HJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG08 HJA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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