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AC08 RXO

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

171,664 mi
Last recorded171,664 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 171,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 7 Jul 2025 169,088 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/lower cab step. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer wing corroded.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2024 162,966 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 6 Mar 2024 162,805 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Water ingress. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 156,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 156,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 152,107 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 152,107 miles

Fuel pipe leaking breather pipe by fuel tank?????? (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 140,849 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corrosion not in prescribed area

Pass 17 Mar 2020 130,539 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 130,529 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 118,593 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 118,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 108,105 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 96,956 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 87,950 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,735 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 79,735 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 72,153 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 17,477 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 59,654 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 43,329 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 30,681 miles

high level centre stop lamp inoperative

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 RXO is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RXO, 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 RXO registered?

AC08 RXO is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 May 2008.

Is AC08 RXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 RXO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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