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AD08 RSZ

2008 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,526 mi
Last recorded120,526 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 120,526 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 110,637 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 99,445 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s & o/s rear inner sills corroded

o/s engine mount area corroded

o/s front inner upper wheel arch corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2023 99,445 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

n/s & o/s rear inner sills corroded

o/s engine mount area corroded

o/s front inner upper wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 96,412 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Power steering pump drive belt frayed

Pass 16 Jun 2016 92,176 miles

Offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2016 91,923 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake pad warning light on

surface corrosion front,centre,rear chassis,front subframe and suspension,inner sills

Pass 27 Jun 2014 85,037 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 80,802 miles

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight corrosion on power steering pipe

Pass 2 Apr 2012 62,160 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 62,062 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 46,294 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 46,294 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 RSZ is a 2008 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RSZ, 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 RSZ registered?

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

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