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AF08 XWX

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,440 mi
Last recorded171,440 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 XWX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 171,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 167,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 166,892 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 166,890 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 166,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 165,884 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 164,745 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 164,330 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Aug 2018 164,329 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 130,310 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 130,310 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 99,890 miles

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

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

Offside Rear hub oil seal leaking but not contaminted brakes

engine management light on

Fail 17 Mar 2016 99,890 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear hub oil seal leaking but not contaminted brakes

engine management light on

Pass 20 Mar 2015 86,328 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 86,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 69,846 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 69,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 54,594 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 54,594 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 43,328 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 43,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2011 32,969 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 XWX is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,397cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XWX, 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 XWX registered?

AF08 XWX is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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