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AF08 XAN

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,629 mi
Last recorded85,629 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 85,629 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen zone b but not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight oil leak from power steering pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside inner sill corroded but outside prescribed zone (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 78,356 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 78,353 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 57,344 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads getting low

Fail 4 Apr 2017 57,344 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Engine management light on

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 40,947 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 38,021 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 38,021 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 32,848 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 23,616 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 15,089 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 XAN 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 72.7%.

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 XAN, 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 XAN registered?

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

Is AF08 XAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 XAN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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