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AF08 BLR

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 BLR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 47,957 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 45,123 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 44,799 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 44,789 miles

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 42,820 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 38,665 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Casing of 3rd row seat belt missing

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 36,347 miles

3rd row outer seat belt buckel caseing missing

Pass 4 Apr 2016 33,114 miles

Nearside Rear Outer 3rd row seat belt buckle outer casing missing

Pass 1 Apr 2015 29,886 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 28,504 miles

perishing to both rear outer tyres

perishing to o/s/f tyre

strong advise corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake discs

wear to all tyres on edges

Fail 21 Jul 2014 28,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

perishing to both rear outer tyres

perishing to o/s/f tyre

strong advise corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake discs

wear to all tyres on edges

Pass 22 Jul 2013 25,124 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 21,386 miles

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

chip in screen

emergency break glass hammer not fitted

emergency exit sign not fitted to side rear door

n/s/r outer tyre has cuts in side wall

Fail 23 Jul 2012 21,386 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

chip in screen

emergency break glass hammer not fitted

emergency exit sign not fitted to side rear door

n/s/r outer tyre has cuts in side wall

Pass 25 Jul 2011 16,890 miles

nearside outter tyre has cutin side wall

small stone chip in front screen

Pass 22 Jul 2010 11,718 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 1,748 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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AF08 BLR is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AF08 BLR, 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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AF08 BLR is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is AF08 BLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 BLR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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