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AB08 VNC

2008 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

197,878 mi
Last recorded197,878 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 VNC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2026 197,878 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 183,177 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 163,095 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 140,834 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 124,713 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 117,121 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 103,422 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 92,582 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 86,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 55,525 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 53,828 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 49,193 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre slightly cracking

Pass 18 May 2015 46,402 miles

nearside front tyre slightly cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 14 May 2014 43,734 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 395,201 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 34,513 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 27,057 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 21,300 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 10,329 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 9,432 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 VNC is a 2008 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB08 VNC registered?

AB08 VNC is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is AB08 VNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 VNC shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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