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AF08 SBV

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,628 mi
Last recorded140,628 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 140,628 miles

Oil leak ()

engine warning lamp illuminated

Fail 7 Apr 2017 140,627 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

engine warning lamp illuminated

Pass 4 Apr 2016 138,321 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 138,309 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 130,997 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 122,511 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 104,005 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 84,083 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 62,672 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 SBV is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SBV, 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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What year was AF08 SBV registered?

AF08 SBV is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is AF08 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 SBV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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