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AD08 OVV

2008 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,001 mi
Last recorded159,001 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 OVV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 159,001 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

drivers seat worn

many body pannels damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2019 159,001 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

drivers seat worn

many body pannels damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2016 134,798 miles

slight corrosion in all brake pipes

power steering fluid level low

both front tyres heavily worn on edges

coolant level low

corrosion in centre exhaust box outer casing

n/s side loading door exterior handle broken

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust cover deteriorated

n/s/r and o/s/r hub seals leaking

n/s/r light lens cracked

n/s/r tyre valve slightly perrished

o/s wing mirror casing damaged

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

window frail fitted o/s

Pass 11 Jul 2015 118,621 miles

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

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

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

corrosion in exhaust

nearside rear light lense cracked

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

offside wing mirror wind cover missing

offside wiper blade split ends

windows frail fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2015 118,620 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

corrosion in exhaust

nearside rear light lense cracked

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

offside wing mirror wind cover missing

offside wiper blade split ends

windows frail fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2014 106,108 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 May 2014 105,497 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

play in rack ends

Pass 17 Jun 2013 93,251 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 7 Jun 2012 76,854 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 60,803 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

advise both front bottom arm rear bushes starting to split from bonding

advise offside rear hub seal slight sweat

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 OVV is a 2008 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OVV, 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 OVV registered?

AD08 OVV is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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