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AD57 GVA

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,623 mi
Last recorded152,623 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 GVA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 152,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 152,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 132,406 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Jul 2015 109,573 miles

n/s door mirror repaired with tape

oil leak from engine

Fail 20 Jul 2015 109,573 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s door mirror repaired with tape

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Jul 2014 86,561 miles

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

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn on corner

n/s mirror glass cracked,n/s mirror head loose

Fail 21 Jul 2014 86,561 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn on corner

n/s mirror glass cracked,n/s mirror head loose

Pass 22 Jul 2013 63,002 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 22 Jul 2013 63,001 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake warning light on

oil leak on engine

Pass 23 Jul 2012 39,895 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 39,646 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 37,223 miles

n/s rear tyre nail in outer tread area possibly not repairable

no spare wheel found at time of test stongly suggest replace to avoid being stranded

o/s front screen wiper blade starting to split at end but clearing screen at time of test

spare wheel carrier damaged and unusable suggest replace

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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AD57 GVA is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD57 GVA, 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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AD57 GVA is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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