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AC53 BRS

2008 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,968 mi
Last recorded218,968 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC53 BRS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 218,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 217,601 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

reverse lamps not working

Pass 19 Sep 2023 214,303 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 211,881 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 211,879 miles

Offside Outline marker lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 200,735 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 192,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 188,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 11 Sep 2019 188,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 11 Sep 2018 182,755 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 174,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 174,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 164,589 miles

Offside Front drop link slight play

Rear ARB bushes slightly worn

Pass 28 Aug 2015 158,015 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 150,360 miles

1.chip in windscreen 2.n/s front wiper blade split on edges 3.rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2014 150,352 miles

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

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

1.chip in windscreen 2.n/s front wiper blade split on edges 3.rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 129,807 miles

1.n/s front tyre getting low and scuffed off on edge 2.front brake discs corroded 3.heavy surface corrosion of both front brake pipes 4.rear exhaust corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2012 116,007 miles

1.slight bind on o/s rear brake

Fail 6 Sep 2012 116,007 miles

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

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

1.slight bind on o/s rear brake

Pass 15 Sep 2011 94,261 miles

1.o/s rear hub seal damp

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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AC53 BRS is a 2008 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AC53 BRS, 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 AC53 BRS registered?

AC53 BRS is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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