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08WH1242

2008 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,209 mi
Last recorded59,209 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2011
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration08WH1242
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2011 59,209 miles

N/s + o/s mirror glass slight damage visible.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight movement detected in o/s headlight unit.

Fail 8 Sep 2011 59,209 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/s + o/s mirror glass slight damage visible.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight movement detected in o/s headlight unit.

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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08WH1242 is a 2008 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 08WH1242, 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 08WH1242 registered?

08WH1242 is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is 08WH1242 safe to buy?

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