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AF08 WXK

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

173,360 mi
Last recorded173,360 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 173,360 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 160,545 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 160,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 133,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 133,655 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 111,441 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 111,441 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 96,270 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 16 Feb 2015 96,195 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2014 82,431 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 82,228 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 70,333 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 70,333 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 55,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 55,787 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 40,013 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,013 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 WXK is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 WXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF08 WXK registered?

AF08 WXK is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is AF08 WXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 WXK shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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