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AE58 AWV

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 AWV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside inner + outer long front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Inner + outer sills corroded

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

Offside Inner + outer sills corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2019

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Bolt loose (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured Forward (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside inner + outer long front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Inner + outer sills corroded

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

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

Offside Front Headlight securement

Offside Inner + outer sills corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018

Central Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017
Pass 12 Nov 2016

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner + outer sills corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Nov 2016

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner + outer sills corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2015 244,702 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 244,702 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2014 223,963 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 206,593 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 106,440 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 106,440 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011

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

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

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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AE58 AWV is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AE58 AWV, 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 AE58 AWV registered?

AE58 AWV is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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