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AC08 USA

2008 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

228,707 mi
Last recorded228,707 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 USA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 228,707 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Surface Rust Under Vehicle All Over

Fail 24 Mar 2026 228,707 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Surface Rust Under Vehicle All Over

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 223,015 miles

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Surface rust under the vehicle

Fail 4 Apr 2025 223,015 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Surface rust under the vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2018 223,006 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 219,591 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 214,588 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 208,037 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 201,138 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 179,400 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 179,400 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 143,517 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

deep cut to nearside rear tyre not exposing cords

offside rear top indicator light inop

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 12 Mar 2012 143,517 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

deep cut to nearside rear tyre not exposing cords

offside rear top indicator light inop

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 1 Mar 2011 107,443 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 USA is a 2008 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,397cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 USA, 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 USA registered?

AC08 USA is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AC08 USA safe to buy?

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