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AE08 GCB

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

200,122 mi
Last recorded200,122 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 GCB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 200,122 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 180,696 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 163,193 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 144,313 miles

Both steps very badly corroded

Prop shaft centre bearing noisy

Pass 23 Jun 2017 127,491 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 112,268 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 112,253 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 98,085 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 83,028 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 67,895 miles

Both outer half shaft seals have a slight leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 67,660 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both outer half shaft seals have a slight leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 56,612 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 43,660 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 GCB is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GCB, 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 GCB registered?

AE08 GCB is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AE08 GCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 GCB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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