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AD08 OSY

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,797 mi
Last recorded99,797 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 99,797 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 99,797 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 95,035 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 89,371 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 78,185 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 72,837 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 72,836 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 56,448 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 50,809 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 May 2012 50,809 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2011 44,857 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 44,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 OSY is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OSY, 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 OSY registered?

AD08 OSY is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is AD08 OSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD08 OSY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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