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AC08 SVS

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,079 mi
Last recorded229,079 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 SVS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 229,079 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 215,880 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section front to rear, both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 215,879 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section front to rear, both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 207,239 miles

o/s front tyre worn very close to limit

Pass 3 Jul 2015 190,231 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 166,437 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 166,437 miles

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

n/s/f drive shaft seal leaking gearbox oil needs attention

Pass 10 Jul 2013 133,699 miles

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

chips in windscreen

Fail 9 Jul 2013 133,698 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Jun 2012 99,931 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 99,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pad light on needs checking

Pass 12 Jul 2011 68,608 miles

Nearside Front 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 SVS is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AC08 SVS, 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 SVS is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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