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AC08 YWJ

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,082 mi
Last recorded138,082 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 138,082 miles

Nearside body damage

Pass 24 Apr 2018 118,790 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 100,928 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 100,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 79,495 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 69,468 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside and offside screen wiper blades ineffective

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 69,468 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside and offside screen wiper blades ineffective

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 55,690 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 55,365 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 34,088 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 33,887 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2012 33,884 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 20,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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 YWJ is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YWJ, 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 YWJ registered?

AC08 YWJ is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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The MOT history for AC08 YWJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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