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A26 SBG

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,812 mi
Last recorded75,812 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 SBG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 75,812 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 75,758 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis n\s\r corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 74,517 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop starting to perish

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

Offside Rear bump stop starting to perish

Pass 17 Feb 2023 73,398 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 73,398 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 72,215 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 70,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes pipes covered in grease front to rear of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips in windscreen not effecting drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 70,358 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes pipes covered in grease front to rear of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips in windscreen not effecting drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 69,783 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front brake pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen not effecting drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 68,492 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 66,878 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 66,859 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle smoking when revved (not excessive at the time of test)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 61,118 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 61,118 miles

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 58,974 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 58,974 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 53,292 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 49,138 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 41,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,360 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 27,252 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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A26 SBG is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A26 SBG, 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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A26 SBG is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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The MOT history for A26 SBG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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