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AF08 SFY

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,916 mi
Last recorded89,916 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 89,916 miles

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

Offside Rear inner sill has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2016 79,138 miles

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

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2016 79,138 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 71,289 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 66,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 66,773 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 51,664 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 51,661 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 40,496 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 30,675 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 30,675 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 SFY is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SFY, 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 SFY registered?

AF08 SFY is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is AF08 SFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 SFY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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