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AD08 NCV

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

18,043 mi
Last recorded18,043 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 NCV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 18,043 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 18,043 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 15,940 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 15,711 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 257,451 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 257,451 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear,rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under the bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear most spring bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch corroded and fouling when van is loaded(evidence of fouling) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner arch corroded and evidence of fouling (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under the bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 233,318 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear inner arches damaged(knocked form the inside) n/s inner split

centre stop not working

o/s mirror cover damaged, but no sharp edges

Fail 6 Jun 2017 233,318 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour damaged lens showing white (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear inner arches damaged(knocked form the inside) n/s inner split

centre stop not working

o/s mirror cover damaged, but no sharp edges

Pass 3 Jun 2016 209,159 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 209,159 miles

All position lamps not working with ignition off (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off all (1.4.B.1f)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 8 May 2015 177,478 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn

n/s/r halfshaft seal leaking (borderline)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 May 2014 154,118 miles

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

park brake only just made efficency

split in brake pedal rubber

stone chips in screen outside swept zone

Pass 29 May 2013 129,957 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)

brake pad warning light illuminated

exhaust silencer corroded

o/s/f drop link mounting damaged

Fail 28 May 2013 129,955 miles

Centre Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

brake pad warning light illuminated

exhaust silencer corroded

o/s/f drop link mounting damaged

Pass 15 May 2012 93,345 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 May 2012 93,344 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

ex box skin corroded slightly slight mist around n/s/r hubseal

Pass 17 May 2011 69,966 miles

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

damage on rear bumper and body n/s

front discs pitted

front wipers abit smeary

Fail 17 May 2011 69,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

damage on rear bumper and body n/s

front discs pitted

front wipers abit smeary

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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AD08 NCV is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AD08 NCV, 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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AD08 NCV is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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