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AD08 RYC

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

201,164 mi
Last recorded201,164 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 RYC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 201,164 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2025 201,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 194,142 miles

Nearside rear box section corroded but not with a structural point

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Wipers only just clear the screen

Fail 30 Oct 2024 194,133 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Position lamp not working Offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Offside front leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear box section corroded but not with a structural point

Pass 21 Jul 2023 192,757 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 192,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Leaf spring fractured Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working Offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working Offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 190,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 185,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2020 174,656 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 174,656 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 171,643 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

brake warning light on but pans not worn to wear indicator

Fail 1 Mar 2019 171,643 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

brake warning light on but pans not worn to wear indicator

Pass 3 Mar 2018 163,531 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 154,968 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 154,962 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 134,569 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 134,569 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 117,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 6 Nov 2013 96,494 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 96,488 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 75,110 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 52,324 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside mirror glass smaller than standard

passenger seat moved behind drivers seat 1 belt still works with original buckle

Fail 8 Sep 2011 52,324 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside mirror glass smaller than standard

passenger seat moved behind drivers seat 1 belt still works with original buckle

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 RYC is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RYC, 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 RYC is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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