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AB08 GVL

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

181,713 mi
Last recorded181,713 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 181,713 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror backing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 181,713 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror backing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 170,884 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 170,884 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Master Cylinder To ABS Pump (1.1.11 (c))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Master Cylinder Area (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 166,158 miles

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Fail 16 Aug 2018 166,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Fail 1 Aug 2018 164,455 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 18 Aug 2017 134,929 miles

no plate lights have a taped repair

Fail 18 Aug 2017 134,929 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (Both) (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 125,430 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 118,218 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 108,490 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 108,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 93,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 78,130 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 78,130 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 58,862 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 58,862 miles

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

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 GVL 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 55.6%.

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 AB08 GVL, 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 GVL is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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