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AF08 BLY

2008 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

83,121 mi
Last recorded83,121 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 BLY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 83,121 miles

centre stop light not working

Fail 2 Aug 2017 83,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre stop light not working

rear brake pads look low

Pass 18 Jul 2016 74,540 miles

centre stop light not working

front brake pads look low

stone chips in windsreen

uneven rear tyre wear

Fail 18 Jul 2016 74,540 miles

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

centre stop light not working

front brake pads look low

stone chips in windsreen

uneven rear tyre wear

Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,756 miles

both front steel brake pipes corroded

both front wipers split and slow to clear

damage to screen

engine oil on minimum

front tyres very close to legal limit

high level stop light inop

n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to detatch

Fail 10 Jul 2015 64,756 miles

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

both front steel brake pipes corroded

both front wipers split and slow to clear

damage to screen

engine oil on minimum

front tyres very close to legal limit

high level stop light inop

n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to detatch

Pass 24 Jul 2014 56,236 miles

stone chips in windsreen

Fail 24 Jul 2014 56,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f tyre just legal

oil level on minimum

rear brake pads low

stone chips in windsreen

Pass 30 Jul 2013 48,383 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 48,383 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

front brake discs worn inner surface

Pass 16 Jul 2012 38,837 miles

Both front tyres down to 3mm,

Pass 13 Jul 2011 26,021 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 26,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre,

Wiper blade rubbers have gone hard,

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 BLY is a 2008 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AF08 BLY, 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 BLY is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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