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AD08 PFU

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,205 mi
Last recorded161,205 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 161,205 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside subframe/engine mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill damaged

Offside Rear Outer Sill damaged

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides by leaf spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 161,202 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside subframe/engine mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill damaged

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill damaged

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides by leaf spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 145,259 miles

Crack to n/s of wind screen does not affect the testers view of the road.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under servo, under lower chassis rail and at flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Some corrosion to o/s to n/s/r metal brake pipe.

Unable to open side load door due to accident damage.

Wiper blades worn

Fail 15 Aug 2017 145,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Crack to n/s of wind screen does not affect the testers view of the road.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under servo, under lower chassis rail and at flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Some corrosion to o/s to n/s/r metal brake pipe.

Unable to open side load door due to accident damage.

Wiper blades worn

Pass 5 Aug 2016 128,056 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 128,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 111,253 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outter edges

nearside seal damaged

rear hubs damp

windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Fail 16 Jul 2015 111,253 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outter edges

nearside seal damaged

windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Pass 1 Jul 2014 95,194 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 94,785 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 78,739 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 57,223 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 57,223 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 55,178 miles

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

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 PFU 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 57.1%.

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

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