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AD08 PZS

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,111 mi
Last recorded125,111 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 125,111 miles

All 4 outer wheel arches have slight bubbles of corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre x2 to both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

underbody has slight corrosion all around

Fail 11 Aug 2018 125,111 miles

All 4 outer wheel arches have slight bubbles of corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre x2 to both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

underbody has slight corrosion all around

Pass 15 Aug 2017 118,866 miles

All 4 outer wheelarches have bubbles of corrosion

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

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

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

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

Underbody has slight corrosion all around

Wheel covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2017 118,866 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

All 4 outer wheelarches have bubbles of corrosion

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

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

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

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

Underbody has slight corrosion all around

Wheel covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 107,435 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2013 80,626 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 80,110 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 72,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2011 47,854 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 PZS is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PZS, 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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What year was AD08 PZS registered?

AD08 PZS is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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