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AC08 YWA

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,562 mi
Last recorded178,562 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 178,562 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

offside and nearside inner sills slightly corroded / damaged

wiper mechanism stiff / jamming

Fail 13 Nov 2020 178,562 miles

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

offside and nearside inner sills slightly corroded / damaged

wiper mechanism stiff / jamming

Pass 25 Jul 2019 149,350 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

brake & component slightly corroded

offside inner sill slightly corroded &damage

Fail 25 Jul 2019 149,350 miles

brake & component slightly corroded

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

offside inner sill slightly corroded &damage

Pass 25 Jul 2018 133,916 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

drivers seatbelt webbing slightly deteriorate

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

offside inner sill corroded / damaged

oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2018 133,916 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

drivers seatbelt webbing slightly deteriorate

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

offside inner sill corroded / damaged

oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2017 127,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear lamp lens slightly damaged but no white light emitted

offside rear inner sill damaged

rear brake discs worn/pitted

Fail 8 Nov 2017 127,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear lamp lens slightly damaged but no white light emitted

offside rear inner sill damaged

rear brake discs worn/pitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 113,266 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 104,724 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 84,278 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 63,490 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 48,857 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 48,665 miles

Engine light on dash advise repair

Wipers smear slightly.

Fail 21 May 2011 35,381 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2011 35,381 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 YWA is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YWA, 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 YWA is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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