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AD08 SDO

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,254 mi
Last recorded101,254 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 101,254 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 101,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 98,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 95,257 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 95,257 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2023 92,231 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 88,677 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 86,101 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 84,870 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 83,804 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

fourth row isle buckle trims missing

Pass 6 Sep 2018 80,386 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 80,365 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (7.10 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 75,819 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 69,765 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 63,701 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 56,604 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 47,266 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 40,524 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 40,512 miles

Nearside Glazing/screen/partition insecure and likely to fall out (6.9.2)

n/s/f side marker lamp n/w

Pass 1 Jun 2011 34,787 miles

nearside rear outer tyre has cut in side wall

Fail 31 May 2011 34,787 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear outer tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 4 Jun 2010 24,525 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 12,411 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 SDO 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 78.3%.

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 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 SDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD08 SDO registered?

AD08 SDO is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is AD08 SDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD08 SDO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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