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AD08 RSU

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

178,804 mi
Last recorded178,804 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 178,804 miles

body / chassis under vehicle corroding / deteriorating

Fail 28 Feb 2023 178,803 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lens (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

body / chassis under vehicle corroding / deteriorating

Pass 28 Mar 2022 171,762 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 171,760 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 163,972 miles

o/s/f floor/step corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2020 156,237 miles

other brake pipes deteriorating

Fail 24 Mar 2020 156,236 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

other brake pipes deteriorating

park brake 16%

Pass 27 Mar 2019 147,697 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all at front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface rust under the vehicle and on brake pipes/brake hoses ferrules and on some other components

Fail 27 Mar 2019 147,695 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all at front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface rust under the vehicle and on brake pipes/brake hoses ferrules and on some other components

Pass 23 May 2018 140,232 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm bush deteriorated

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2018 140,226 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking Hose from pump to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Damage to remainder of swept area greater then 40mm (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm bush deteriorated

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2017 123,940 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 123,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 110,048 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad wearing on edge

Engine light is on

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Rubber bush deteriorating (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Rubber bush deteriorating (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)

Stone chip on windscreen outside of swept area

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Jun 2016 110,042 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pedal anti slip pad wearing on edge

Engine light is on

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Rubber bush deteriorating (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Rubber bush deteriorating (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)

Stone chip on windscreen outside of swept area

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jun 2015 95,783 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 95,773 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 82,343 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 82,343 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 65,887 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 65,883 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 48,198 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2012 48,194 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 32,968 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 32,964 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 RSU is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 RSU, 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 RSU is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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