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AF08 WXT

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,259 mi
Last recorded188,259 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 188,259 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged going in to caliper to max limit please keep checked (3.6.B.2c)

Central exhaust box outer covering corroded please keep checked

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

Nearside Rear tyre as cut in tread very near to cords to max limit please keep checked

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

found knocking from inside steering rack on rock test no play but please keep checked ?

Pass 11 Mar 2016 173,468 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 173,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Back Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Back Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 158,027 miles

advise o/s axel oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2015 158,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

advise o/s axel oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 129,089 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 97,866 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 97,866 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 67,853 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 67,853 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 40,871 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 WXT is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 WXT, 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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AF08 WXT is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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