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AD57 GWN

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,687 mi
Last recorded157,687 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 157,687 miles

Brake pedal rubber deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 157,661 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal rubber deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 143,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 137,798 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 131,443 miles

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 126,809 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 126,809 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 121,294 miles

brake warning light on

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Feb 2017 121,142 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interference with side light and brake light (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake warning light on

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2016 115,022 miles

Nearside sliding door will not open from outside

Fail 22 Feb 2016 114,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/70R15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Nearside sliding door will not open from outside

Pass 10 Feb 2015 107,542 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 101,756 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 101,674 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 92,846 miles

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

both front brake discs lipped

front brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Jan 2013 92,846 miles

both front brake discs lipped

front brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Jan 2012 71,188 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 23 Jan 2012 71,188 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 27 Jan 2011 51,916 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside rear reflector damaged.

Fail 25 Jan 2011 51,916 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside rear reflector damaged.

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 GWN is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GWN, 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 GWN is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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