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A8 GDU

2000 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,032 mi
Last recorded72,032 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Transit112,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 GDU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 72,032 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 65,019 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 59,520 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 59,512 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery tray not holding battery . battery try rotten (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 52,959 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 46,909 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 39,271 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 36,254 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 36,190 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 36,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 35,741 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 35,007 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 33,123 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 31,510 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 29,686 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 29,026 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 28,727 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 2 Sep 2011 28,727 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 18 May 2010 28,149 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 28,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 26,442 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 24,271 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 23,004 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 20,149 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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A8 GDU is a 2000 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 112,023 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 A8 GDU, 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 26 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A8 GDU is a 2000 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 July 2000.

Is A8 GDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 GDU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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