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AF08 HRT

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,854 mi
Last recorded160,854 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 HRT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 160,854 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 160,854 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible incorrect bulbs (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 149,010 miles

sills damaged

under body and chassis has corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2021 136,172 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear panel has corrosion

under body has corrosion

wheel arches and outer sills have corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2021 136,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear panel has corrosion

under body has corrosion

wheel arches and outer sills have corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2020 118,375 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2020 118,311 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2019 109,217 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 109,217 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 106,300 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 97,591 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 97,591 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 89,772 miles

Nearside Front cut on tread

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

noise from steering

oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 89,769 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front cut on tread

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

noise from steering

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 81,519 miles

Diesel smell

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

Front bumper damaged

Nearside rear tyre distorted

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,508 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 55,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 47,943 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 47,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 33,160 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 HRT is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HRT, 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 HRT is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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