MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,827 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive MAIN OIL SEAL?? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS
nsf mirrior cover missing
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Nail in offside rear tyre
nsf mirrior cover missing
osr tyre on 2mm
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine check light on
nsr tyre on 2mm
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine check light on
nsr tyre on 2mm
N/s/f and n/s/r outer tyres have cracks to sidewall/treads
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
N/s/f and n/s/r outer tyres have cracks to sidewall/treads
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front & rear brake discs worn
slight leak from offside rear drive shaft oil seal
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front & rear brake discs worn
slight leak from offside rear drive shaft oil seal
front & rear brake discs worn
nearside front tyre outer side wall perished
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front & rear brake discs worn
nearside front tyre outer side wall perished
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AB08 GWE is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 GWE, 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 GWE is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 May 2008.
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