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AD08 PHA

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,879 mi
Last recorded162,879 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 162,879 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 162,879 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 154,558 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 154,555 miles

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 143,965 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 143,965 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 129,008 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 112,261 miles

Drivers step corroded

Nearside Front Sill damaged

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 112,261 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Sill damaged

Drivers step corroded

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 104,497 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 104,497 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 96,381 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

oil leak front of engine

slight coolant leak front of engine

Fail 21 Mar 2016 96,373 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

oil leak front of engine

slight coolant leak front of engine

Pass 30 Mar 2015 89,831 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Fail 30 Mar 2015 89,819 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 28 Apr 2014 84,229 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 79,588 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 79,578 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2012 74,447 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 54,032 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 PHA is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PHA, 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 PHA is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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