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AF08 XBA

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

167,125 mi
Last recorded167,125 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 167,125 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 166,906 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 141,979 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 141,979 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 128,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 128,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 106,940 miles

advise mirror backings missing

Fail 13 Feb 2015 106,940 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise mirror backings missing

Pass 24 Feb 2014 94,037 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 93,737 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 80,528 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 80,528 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Feb 2012 64,700 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 64,700 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 47,773 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 XBA is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 XBA, 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 XBA registered?

AF08 XBA is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is AF08 XBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 XBA shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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