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A17 LNX

2008 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,306 mi
Last recorded118,306 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 LNX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 118,306 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis above leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis above leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 116,428 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 112,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 112,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 111,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2015 66,017 miles

Nearside Front side reflector missing

presenter stated that gearbox seal is not required for speed limiter as system uses abs/tc sensors.

temporary (hand written exit signs affixed).

Fail 2 Sep 2015 66,001 miles

Nearside Emergency exit sign missing interior+exterior (6.2.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Emergency exit sign missing exterior (6.2.D.3)

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

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

Speed limiter tamperproof device missing at gearbox (6.5.B.4)

Nearside Front side reflector missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 60,884 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

Pass 26 Jan 2012 48,847 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

rear discs worn

Pass 30 Dec 2010 36,306 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

front and rear discs worn

greese around nearside rear caliper

Fail 30 Dec 2010 36,306 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes above fuel tank

front and rear discs worn

greese around nearside rear caliper

Pass 11 Jan 2010 22,662 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

fan hub worn

Pass 14 Jan 2009 10,782 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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A17 LNX is a 2008 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A17 LNX, 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 A17 LNX registered?

A17 LNX is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is A17 LNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 LNX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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