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AF08 JTU

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,555 mi
Last recorded144,555 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 144,555 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 144,555 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 144,555 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 142,299 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

High level brake light 75% working

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyres stepped

Fail 23 Mar 2020 142,298 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

High level brake light 75% working

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyres stepped

Pass 4 Mar 2019 139,572 miles

both number plate lights very dim

both rear tyres stepped up on inside edges

osr light unit damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2019 139,572 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both number plate lights very dim

both rear tyres stepped up on inside edges

osr light unit damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2018 122,994 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 122,852 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 116,366 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 103,626 miles

both rear marker lights not working

brake discs corroded on edges

four bulbs in high level brake light not working

Fail 22 Feb 2016 103,626 miles

Centre Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear marker lights not working

brake discs corroded on edges

four bulbs in high level brake light not working

Pass 29 Apr 2015 95,135 miles

all tyre valves perished.

exhaust tailpipe rusty

Fail 29 Apr 2015 95,135 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

all tyre valves perished.

exhaust tailpipe rusty

handbrake light intermittantly flashes when lever returned to rest

Pass 29 May 2014 82,898 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 82,399 miles

front brake discs corroded

number plates lights dim

Pass 2 Jan 2013 74,233 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 74,233 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 48,372 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 39,493 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 JTU 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 60%.

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 JTU, 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 JTU is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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