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AF08 WXG

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

197,542 mi
Last recorded197,542 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 197,542 miles

brake pad wear indicator illuminated on dash board

Pass 31 Aug 2024 194,733 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 193,878 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 193,698 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 12 Apr 2021 193,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 29 Jan 2020 193,374 miles

Offside Rear INNER PAD LOW REAR DISCS CORRODED

Pass 27 Nov 2018 191,867 miles

rear discs corroded on inside

Fail 27 Nov 2018 191,867 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet canot be opend (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working stop light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear discs corroded on inside

Pass 20 Sep 2017 190,622 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 190,617 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 188,944 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 186,564 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 186,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 171,420 miles

damage to ns side loading door and sill

Pass 26 Jun 2013 134,563 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 91,316 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 49,583 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 49,565 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Slight cut offside front tyre side wall

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 WXG is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WXG, 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 WXG registered?

AF08 WXG is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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