MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,804 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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body / chassis under vehicle corroding / deteriorating
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
Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
o/s/f floor/step corroded
other brake pipes deteriorating
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%
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
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
Front Lower Suspension arm bush deteriorated
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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 ()
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 ()
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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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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