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AF58 YVG

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

324,381 mi
Last recorded324,381 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 YVG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 324,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 324,380 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s o/s front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured anchor eye (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/75r16c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also punctured (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 284,466 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 165,963 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel filter (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear hub oil seal

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak also sump corroded ()

Fail 13 Dec 2016 165,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel filter (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear hub oil seal

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak also sump corroded ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 136,889 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 136,889 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 96,519 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 85,385 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 85,385 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 74,710 miles

rear high level brake light in/op

Fail 1 Oct 2012 74,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear high level brake light in/op

Pass 12 Oct 2011 66,132 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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AF58 YVG is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YVG, 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 AF58 YVG registered?

AF58 YVG is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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