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AF08 WZW

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

210,721 mi
Last recorded210,721 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 210,721 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jun 2018 210,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 183,301 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 156,390 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 145,756 miles

intercooler shows signs of leaking

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside washer jet partially blocked

Fail 23 Jan 2015 145,756 miles

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

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

intercooler shows signs of leaking

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside washer jet partially blocked

Fail 21 Jan 2015 145,756 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

intercooler shows signs of leaking

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2014 127,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 127,688 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad wear warning light illuminated

Pass 29 Jan 2013 105,628 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 105,628 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 91,341 miles

advise front nearside tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2011 69,143 miles

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

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 WZW is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WZW, 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 WZW registered?

AF08 WZW is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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