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AF08 SFN

2008 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,406 mi
Last recorded161,406 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 SFN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 161,406 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 154,362 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 148,117 miles

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

all over underbody corrision in relation to age of vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2017 145,034 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 139,175 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 123,174 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 123,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/f brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 95,913 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 75,080 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 62,289 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 62,289 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Feb 2011 47,835 miles

rear brake pads may be wearing thin

Fail 16 Feb 2011 47,835 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pads may be wearing thin

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 SFN is a 2008 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SFN, 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 SFN registered?

AF08 SFN is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AF08 SFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 SFN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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