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AD08 ZTJ

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

199,304 mi
Last recorded199,304 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 ZTJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 199,304 miles

EML light on

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 199,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

EML light on

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 178,344 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 178,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 150,357 miles

N/S rear tyre outer edges worn

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Damage to windscreen not in zone a

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 149,799 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

N/S rear tyre outer edges worn

Offside Front Damage to windscreen not in zone a

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 128,407 miles

chip in o/s/f lower windscreen

engine man light on

front brake pads low o/s inner

Fail 26 Mar 2015 128,407 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

chip in o/s/f lower windscreen

engine man light on

front brake pads low o/s inner

Pass 22 Jan 2014 104,858 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 15 Aug 2012 93,295 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 80,998 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 ZTJ is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZTJ, 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 ZTJ registered?

AD08 ZTJ is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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