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AC08 SZD

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,049 mi
Last recorded84,049 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 84,049 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 82,938 miles

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

handbrake only just meets minimum requirement of 16%

Pass 20 Jun 2012 73,466 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 73,459 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 73,128 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs worn

Fail 9 Jun 2011 73,118 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs worn

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 SZD is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SZD, 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

How do I check the history of AC08 SZD?

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What year was AC08 SZD registered?

AC08 SZD is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is AC08 SZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 SZD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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