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AD57 SZX

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

243,385 mi
Last recorded243,385 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 SZX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 243,385 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 243,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 230,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 22 Jul 2014 230,061 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Upper Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 5 Jun 2013 211,088 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 197,248 miles

Centre prop shaft,rear bearing mounting worn.

Rear discs worn.

Pass 4 Jan 2011 171,795 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 171,795 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SZX is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,397cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SZX, 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 AD57 SZX registered?

AD57 SZX is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is AD57 SZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 SZX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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