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AD57 GVF

2008 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

183,563 mi
Last recorded183,563 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 GVF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 183,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023

Body panel slightly loose All arches corroded no threat to injuring anyone (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Both sides of body damaged no sharp edges and secure

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related corrosion under vehicle and on body of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Body panel slightly loose All arches corroded no threat to injuring anyone (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Both sides of body damaged no sharp edges and secure

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related corrosion under vehicle and on body of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 168,749 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle and suspension components

Hand brake effort just met

NSR/OSR body damage. No sharp edges

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner arch corroded not likely to cause injury

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

Pass 10 May 2021 160,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle + components

Handbrake effort weak, just met on RBT. Will need attention.

NSR/OSR Body damage. No sharp edges.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 151,431 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake warning lamp on brake pads ok

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gator severely deteriorated

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Handbrake effort just met and will need attention

Offside Rear Inner Inner arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Rear imbalance on rear service brake effort

Various parts of body damaged

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion under vehicle have advised presenter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2020 151,431 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake warning lamp on brake pads ok

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gator severely deteriorated

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Handbrake effort just met and will need attention

Offside Rear Inner Inner arch corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Rear imbalance on rear service brake effort

Various parts of body damaged

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion under vehicle have advised presenter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 143,718 miles

Body of vehicle damaged both sides NSR AND OSR

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake warning lamp on brake pads ok

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front imbalance on front service brake effort

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Handbrake effort just met and will need attention

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

Rear imbalance on rear service brake effort

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 143,718 miles

Body of vehicle damaged both sides NSR AND OSR

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake warning lamp on brake pads ok

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front imbalance on front service brake effort

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low 3-0 (4.1.2 (a))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low 3-0 (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Handbrake effort just met and will need attention

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

Rear imbalance on rear service brake effort

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 134,756 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSF,NSR,OSR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres tread low (4.1.E.1)

General corrosion on chassis top skin

Nearside Body damaged but no sharp edges and secure

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes heavily covered in grease could not assess seem corroded have advised presenter (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake imbalance

Rear NS handbrake effort just met and will need attention

Fail 15 May 2018 134,756 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSF,NSR,OSR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres tread low (4.1.E.1)

General corrosion on chassis top skin

Nearside Body damaged but no sharp edges and secure

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes heavily covered in grease could not assess seem corroded have advised presenter (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake imbalance

Rear NS handbrake effort just met and will need attention

Pass 3 May 2017 123,755 miles

Nearside Rear Body damaged but no sharp edges

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

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 112,578 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 112,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 10,040 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

centre brake lamp not working

windscreen damaged in several places, but not materially affecting driver's view

Fail 7 May 2015 100,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

centre brake lamp not working

windscreen damaged in several places, but not materially affecting driver's view

Pass 6 May 2014 85,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2013 69,935 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 56,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 May 2012 56,437 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 40,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 40,034 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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AD57 GVF is a 2008 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 AD57 GVF, 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 GVF is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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