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AD08 PWL

2008 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,300 mi
Last recorded161,300 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 PWL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 161,300 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm advise change (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened nearside and offside corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))

chassis heavily corroded

power steering pipes and rack wet cant see a fluid leak

sill covers fitted

wheel arches corroded inner and outer

Pass 10 Aug 2023 151,954 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front bracket (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

underside corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2022 198,723 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.8mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.8mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside corosion

underside undersealed

Pass 8 Jul 2021 143,110 miles

corrosion under vehicle

front discs in poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 115,298 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 92,656 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 21 Jul 2018 84,031 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush's - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear body damaged

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

all four arches have slight corrosion

oil leak

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2018 83,971 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush's - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear body damaged

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

all four arches have slight corrosion

oil leak

underbody surface corrosion

Rear spare wheel holding cables loose

Pass 5 Jul 2017 79,921 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/o/s (6.1.B.2)

off side rear body damage

Fail 4 Jul 2017 79,865 miles

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

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/o/s (6.1.B.2)

off side rear body damage

Pass 18 Jun 2016 73,990 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 66,156 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 57,466 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 50,311 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 45,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 3 Jul 2012 45,640 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 4 Jul 2011 39,323 miles

Near side front wheel bearing noisy

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 39,323 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Near side front wheel bearing noisy

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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 PWL is a 2008 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PWL, 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 PWL is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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