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AD08 RZH

2008 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

207,320 mi
Last recorded207,320 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 RZH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 207,320 miles

Nearside Front step underside corroded and holed

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front step underside corroded and holed

Offside Inner body sill corroded and holed

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Fail 13 Feb 2025 207,320 miles

Nearside Front step underside corroded and holed

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front step underside corroded and holed

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner body sill corroded and holed

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Pass 29 Jan 2024 194,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Sill holed.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 4 Aug 2022 178,315 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Underside has corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2022 178,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Underside has corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2020 147,989 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 147,989 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 130,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r closing panel rusty

Fail 6 Aug 2019 130,315 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r closing panel rusty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Jul 2018 116,674 miles

Fuel tank breather pipe perished but not leaking

Nearside Outer Constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorate but preventing ingress of dirt

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

Offside Rear Inner Sill hold but not within prescribed area

Offside Rear Wearing inner edge

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 116,674 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Lamp broken (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Fuel tank breather pipe perished but not leaking

Nearside Outer Constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorate but preventing ingress of dirt

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

Offside Rear Inner Sill hold but not within prescribed area

Offside Rear Wearing inner edge

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2018 114,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 101,978 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 84,656 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 84,656 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 72,419 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 62,231 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 51,696 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 41,074 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 RZH is a 2008 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 RZH, 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 RZH is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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