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AC08 RVE

2008 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,848 mi
Last recorded47,848 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 RVE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 47,848 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 47,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 32,650 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 23,511 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 22,834 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 21,663 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2016 20,764 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 19,481 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 18,646 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 17,171 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 15,452 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 15,452 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 15,647 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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AC08 RVE is a 2008 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 RVE, 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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What year was AC08 RVE registered?

AC08 RVE is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is AC08 RVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 RVE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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