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AC08 PZU

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

232,761 mi
Last recorded232,761 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 PZU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 232,761 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 227,097 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

both front under doorstep areas+sills corroded/covered by substance, unable to check properly-o/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play-wishbone bushes slightly perished-prop shaft bushes perished-rear leaf spring eye bushes perished

handbrake cables corroded-rear brake discs and pads worn low-both rear wheel bearings have slight play

handbrake lever has slight travel-both front flexi hoses deteriorated-front brake discs worn thin-both front brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded-both front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2019 216,802 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated slightly-front to rears brake pipes corroded-o/s/r/ inner tyre wearing low-front brakes slightly binding-x2 rear wheel bearings slight play-n/s/f/ brake pipes corroded-n/s/f/ wheel bearing slight play

service and parking brake passed on limits-rear and front pads wearing low-wipers smearing-o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing low

wishbone bushes perished slightly-inner rack arms slight play-

x2 front links slight play-

Pass 6 Mar 2018 208,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 208,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 184,772 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 153,344 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 148,492 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2014 127,813 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 105,172 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 105,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 81,983 miles

N/S and O/S rear leaf spring bushes x4 worn. not excessive

N/S mirror back damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2012 81,983 miles

N/S and O/S rear leaf spring bushes x4 worn. not excessive

N/S mirror back damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 54,350 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 54,350 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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AC08 PZU 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 73.3%.

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 AC08 PZU, 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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AC08 PZU is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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