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AD08 POA

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,256 mi
Last recorded161,256 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 161,256 miles

Brake pad warning on dash

Corrosion various places underneath

Inner and outer sills waxoiled

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 161,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pad warning on dash

Corrosion various places underneath

Inner and outer sills waxoiled

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 150,714 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge and nail close to edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Underneath corroded in areas

Fail 20 Jun 2017 150,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pad warning light on

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge and nail close to edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Underneath corroded in areas

Pass 14 Jun 2016 132,583 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 132,583 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pad warning light on

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 119,966 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Jun 2015 112,965 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 May 2014 99,029 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 98,799 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 73,461 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 13 Jun 2013 73,461 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 12 Jun 2012 50,039 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 34,416 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 POA is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc 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 POA, 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 POA is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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