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AD08 RVA

2008 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

188,731 mi
Last recorded188,731 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 RVA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 188,731 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front- back pipes corroded, and pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front both front head lights loose but secure

Nearside Front vehicle has been in a front end collision, and has various damage to nearside

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed slight play in hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive both half shaft seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen, also small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

outer skin on center exhaust silencer badly corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2018 188,724 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated snapped wires (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction warning light is on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp fuel cap fitted, and not sealing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot has come adrift (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot has split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front- back pipes corroded, and pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front both front head lights loose but secure

Nearside Front vehicle has been in a front end collision, and has various damage to nearside

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed slight play in hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive both half shaft seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen, also small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

outer skin on center exhaust silencer badly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 172,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Top high level brake lamp inop

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 172,980 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Top high level brake lamp inop

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 153,987 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear hub seal starting to leak

engine management light on

Pass 15 Sep 2015 136,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded underbonnet to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

eng light on

Fail 15 Sep 2015 136,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded underbonnet to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

eng light on

Pass 26 Sep 2014 126,409 miles

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

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)

engine management light on

Fail 25 Sep 2014 126,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 109,206 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management light on

Fail 6 Nov 2013 109,206 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Nov 2012 78,723 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 78,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 50,469 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 50,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s mirror damaged

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 RVA is a 2008 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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