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AB08 GVE

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,655 mi
Last recorded50,655 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 GVE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 50,655 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 50,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 46,446 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 37,218 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 31,044 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 22,624 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flashes slightly when indicator/hazards operated (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 18,903 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 17,269 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 15,737 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

osf door check strap not connected

osr shock mount damaged

suspect wheel bearing noise osf

Fail 4 May 2017 15,737 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

osf door check strap not connected

osr shock mount damaged

suspect wheel bearing noise osf

Pass 12 Apr 2016 14,847 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

inner track rod ns slight play

rear disc's corroded

slight noise osf wheel bearing

Pass 17 Apr 2015 13,631 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 12,660 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2013 11,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres cracking within tread

small amount of play in nsf steering rack tie rod joint

tow hitch removed at time of test

windscreen wiperblades splitting

Fail 9 May 2013 11,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres cracking within tread

small amount of play in nsf steering rack tie rod joint

tow hitch removed at time of test

windscreen wiperblades splitting

Fail 21 Apr 2012 10,090 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 10,090 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 8,399 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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AB08 GVE is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AB08 GVE, 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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AB08 GVE is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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