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AD08 PXU

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,013 mi
Last recorded74,013 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 74,013 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 73,968 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 69,754 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/70/15 /- 8mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 65,940 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 65,937 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2023 62,870 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 62,725 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 60,575 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 60,114 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 59,092 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 57,757 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 57,757 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 55,668 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 49,226 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 44,733 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 40,074 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 36,367 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 34,270 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 29,682 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 PXU is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD08 PXU registered?

AD08 PXU is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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