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AB08 PSB

2008 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

149,429 mi
Last recorded149,429 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 PSB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 149,429 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 146,396 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 146,396 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 144,102 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 144,102 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2023 141,510 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 141,510 miles

Central Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2022 138,916 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 136,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads at 25 % (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 131,377 miles

Front both front tyres are cutting out on out side

Pass 30 Jul 2019 128,985 miles

Front Inner both tyres are cutting out on inside of tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2019 128,985 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner both tyres are cutting out on inside of tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2019 126,990 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 126,988 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn throughout entire circumference

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 126,988 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S/F AND O/S/F (4.1.2 (c))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn throughout entire circumference

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 124,964 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill inner (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 124,852 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill inner (6.1.B.2)

Rear high level stop lamp not working

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 121,165 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 121,054 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 113,450 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 96,543 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 81,125 miles

small stone chips screen

Pass 14 Feb 2013 69,807 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 69,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 59,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 44,315 miles

high level stop light not working

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 PSB is a 2008 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PSB, 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 PSB is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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