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AE08 GBC

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,263 mi
Last recorded159,263 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 GBC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 159,263 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel system requires fluid change (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 159,263 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel system requires fluid change (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 145,788 miles

Nearside Rear wishbone bush has slight deterioration but does not result in excessive movement

Offside Rear wishbone bush has slight deterioration but does not result in excessive movement

Fail 3 Apr 2018 145,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear wishbone bush has slight deterioration but does not result in excessive movement

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wishbone bush has slight deterioration but does not result in excessive movement

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 132,083 miles

Nearside wish bone bush has slight deterioration not resulting in excessive movement

Offside wish bone bush has slight deterioration not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 25 Mar 2017 131,698 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside wish bone bush has slight deterioration not resulting in excessive movement

Offside wish bone bush has slight deterioration not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 31 Mar 2016 117,484 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2016 117,484 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2015 103,172 miles

1 both front wishbone rear bushes showing signs of wear

Fail 1 Apr 2015 103,172 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

1 both front wishbone rear bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 11 Oct 2013 79,497 miles

1 both front wishbone rear bushes showing signs of wear

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 79,497 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1 both front wishbone rear bushes showing signs of wear

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 63,074 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 62,779 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 46,257 miles

1.All brake discs lipped.

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

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

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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AE08 GBC is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AE08 GBC, 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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AE08 GBC is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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