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AD08 OPG

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests25 (10 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

202,266 mi
Last recorded202,266 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 15 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 202,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 202,264 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking up near the bulk head. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 202,230 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced back of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 202,222 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2021 197,390 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 197,324 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Aug 2021 195,520 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 195,442 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror backing missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail both (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Apr 2019 192,939 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

drivers side door step corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2019 192,777 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror backing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror backing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under servo (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wire showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 187,079 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 187,075 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror backing missing (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens broken (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 179,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 179,347 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 173,391 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 173,391 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 159,126 miles

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

nail in nearside rear inner tyre

Fail 13 May 2015 159,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nail in nearside rear inner tyre

offside rear outer tyre pressure low

Pass 13 May 2014 149,897 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 149,897 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear side marker light n/w.

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

Pass 8 May 2013 128,183 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 104,168 miles

seepage at both sides off axlehousing

slight play in inner trackrodarm joints

Fail 28 May 2012 104,168 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf tyre shows slight more wear on inner side

seepage at both sides off axlehousing

slight play in inner trackrodarm joints

Fail 12 May 2011 66,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 66,514 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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AD08 OPG is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 OPG, 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 OPG is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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