MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,585 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to step (5.2.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
bonnet release stiff
brake pad warning light on
engine management light on
high level brake light not working
nearside loading door not opening from outside
possible noise from offside front wheel when rotated
FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI DETEORIATED
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACES
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint STRONG ADVISE (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint STRONG ADVISE (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI DETEORIATED
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACES
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint STRONG ADVISE (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint STRONG ADVISE (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear 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 fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
advise n/s mirror backing missing
advise washer bottle insecure
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
advise n/s mirror backing missing
advise washer bottle insecure
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
advise fuel filler flap insecure
washer bottle insecure
advise fuel filler flap insecure
washer bottle insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AF08 XAU is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 XAU, 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 XAU registered?
AF08 XAU is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 March 2008.
Is AF08 XAU safe to buy?
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