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AD08 SJU

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

276,101 mi
Last recorded276,101 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 276,101 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play bearing support deteriated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 271,717 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 271,667 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 265,672 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 265,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 258,664 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded across rear axle, recommend replacement (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 258,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded across rear axle, recommend replacement (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2016 253,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil on n/s/r brake disc

Fail 16 Sep 2016 253,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil on n/s/r brake disc

Pass 28 Sep 2015 244,904 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 231,496 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 231,496 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 166,370 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 166,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

offside rear hub seal slight misting off oil

Pass 8 Feb 2011 103,762 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber split

Fail 8 Feb 2011 103,762 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal rubber split

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 SJU is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SJU, 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 SJU registered?

AD08 SJU is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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