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AE08 GBL

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

223,501 mi
Last recorded223,501 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 223,501 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 217,219 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 208,440 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 193,893 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 178,782 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 177,478 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 166,502 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 156,010 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 156,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 140,185 miles

Nearside of vehicle is accidental damaged

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2016 140,185 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside of vehicle is accidental damaged

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2015 119,408 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 119,408 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 90,925 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 72,620 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 56,863 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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AE08 GBL is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GBL, 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 AE08 GBL registered?

AE08 GBL is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is AE08 GBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 GBL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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