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AF08 XAU

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

185,585 mi
Last recorded185,585 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 185,585 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 176,441 miles

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)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 175,953 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 158,562 miles

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)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 158,559 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 140,830 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 140,830 miles

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)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 125,661 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 125,661 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 124,187 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 111,731 miles

advise n/s mirror backing missing

advise washer bottle insecure

Fail 20 Feb 2014 111,731 miles

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

advise n/s mirror backing missing

advise washer bottle insecure

Fail 11 Mar 2013 92,522 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 92,522 miles

advise fuel filler flap insecure

washer bottle insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2012 75,277 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 58,256 miles

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?

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 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.

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