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AF58 TAV

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

196,933 mi
Last recorded196,933 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 TAV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 196,933 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 196,932 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 178,557 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 165,186 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

front tyres low on the inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2016 151,908 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Mirror glass cracked

Fail 15 Nov 2016 151,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Mirror glass cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2015 137,675 miles

Knocking noise from Gear box

brake pedal rubber missing

clutch pedal rubber missing

high level brake light inop

oil leak from engine

Fail 3 Nov 2015 137,665 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Knocking noise from Gear box

brake pedal rubber missing

clutch pedal rubber missing

high level brake light inop

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Sep 2014 121,456 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 121,456 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 111,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 111,367 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 101,572 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 101,572 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 91,076 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 91,076 miles

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

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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AF58 TAV 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 AF58 TAV, 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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AF58 TAV is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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