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AF08 JML

2008 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,560 mi
Last recorded83,560 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 JML
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 83,560 miles

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

corrosion to under body very close to mot fail

Fail 29 Aug 2025 83,560 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion to under body very close to mot fail

Pass 24 Sep 2024 81,966 miles

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

corrosion to under body/sill area.

Fail 24 Sep 2024 81,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion to under body/sill area.

Pass 5 May 2023 66,691 miles

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

corrosion to under body

n/s/f accident damaged

Pass 24 May 2022 59,535 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2022 59,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2021 57,022 miles

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO N/S/F

Fail 18 May 2021 57,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO N/S/F

Pass 13 May 2020 50,711 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

accident damage to n/s/f

corrosion to sills and under sills/floor

wear/play to steering/susprnsion

Fail 13 May 2020 50,711 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

accident damage to n/s/f

corrosion to sills and under sills/floor

wear/play to steering/susprnsion

Pass 17 May 2019 60,793 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

accident damage to n/s/f

Pass 17 May 2018 38,496 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 32,598 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 May 2017 32,590 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front pads low

Pass 25 Jul 2016 29,937 miles

front pads low

Fail 19 Jul 2016 29,918 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b) DANGEROUS

front pads low

Pass 14 Jul 2015 27,059 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 24,455 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 21,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2012 18,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2011 15,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 JML is a 2008 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 JML, 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 JML is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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