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WX08 EBM

2008 Ford Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

72,809 mi
Last recorded72,809 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Motor Caravan37,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 EBM
MakeFord
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 72,809 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 72,808 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 69,089 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 66,915 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 66,915 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 65,788 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 65,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 63,648 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 63,648 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 60,777 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 60,774 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 58,206 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2020 58,206 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 53,047 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 53,047 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 49,652 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2018 49,650 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 45,625 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 42,048 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 38,844 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 38,844 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 34,794 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 30,570 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 25,937 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 22,478 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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WX08 EBM is a 2008 Ford Motor Caravan in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WX08 EBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX08 EBM registered?

WX08 EBM is a 2008 Ford Motor Caravan, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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