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AE08 UHR

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

70,793 mi
Last recorded70,793 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 70,793 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 70,756 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 68,744 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 68,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system AT ABS PUMP (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 68,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON TOP OF AXEL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON TOP OF AXEL (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 65,848 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 59,646 miles

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive TANK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 59,640 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured FRONT EYE (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive TANK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 54,440 miles

Central small split in tank vent pipe near clip

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides also greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2020 54,437 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot u/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central small split in tank vent pipe near clip

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides also greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive both hub seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 51,037 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 47,960 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Outline marker lamp insecure CENTER (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Jul 2018 47,960 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Outline marker lamp insecure CENTER (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 41,698 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 41,698 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 33,868 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing rubber split ()

Fail 25 Jun 2016 33,868 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking tank vent pipe leaking fuel (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing rubber split ()

Fail 2 Jul 2015 26,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 26,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 18,569 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 12,139 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 11,932 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 9,736 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 UHR is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UHR, 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 UHR is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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