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AD08 OSX

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

305,611 mi
Last recorded305,611 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 305,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 297,400 miles

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

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

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

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

n/s/and/o/s/inner and outer sill has general corrosion

under body covered withe mud

under body has general corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2019 292,075 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 292,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 255,709 miles

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 222,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

brake pad warning light illuminated

chip in windscreen

Fail 31 Mar 2017 222,371 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

brake pad warning light illuminated

chip in windscreen

eml illuminated

Pass 21 Mar 2016 184,384 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion step area to inner seal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 148,609 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 109,336 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 90,483 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 90,477 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 70,332 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 38,017 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 OSX is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OSX, 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 OSX registered?

AD08 OSX is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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