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AD08 OSV

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,907 mi
Last recorded155,907 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 OSV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 155,907 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive dip stick seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 147,146 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 145,468 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 138,458 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 128,580 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 121,346 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 121,256 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 14 Nov 2018 112,595 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 104,726 miles

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 3 Nov 2016 96,329 miles

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

nearside rear lens damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2016 96,329 miles

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

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

nearside rear lens damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2015 86,304 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 86,304 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 75,281 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2013 63,680 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 63,680 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 48,968 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 48,957 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 38,756 miles

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

Offside Front 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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AD08 OSV is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AD08 OSV, 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 AD08 OSV registered?

AD08 OSV is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is AD08 OSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD08 OSV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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