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AD08 RVN

2008 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,914 mi
Last recorded106,914 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 106,914 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes along axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle running rough.

Pass 26 Sep 2024 103,696 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

multiple welding repairs to rear underside of vehicle & stone chipped

Fail 24 Sep 2024 103,688 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

multiple welding repairs to rear underside of vehicle & stone chipped

Fail 9 Sep 2024 103,637 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by spring shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by spring shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel well by shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Two front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened chassis by bump stop, outside prescribed areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

coolant fluid level on minimum

power steering fluid level on minimum

Pass 21 Aug 2023 100,599 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive water and oil leaks @ oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer chassis as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 96,774 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 91,385 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 84,935 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2020 84,933 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 81,743 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 75,326 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 75,326 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 67,781 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 62,597 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 62,446 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

low brake pad warning light on

Pass 9 Mar 2015 57,033 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 51,194 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 44,813 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 38,369 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 31,766 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 RVN is a 2008 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RVN, 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 RVN registered?

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

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