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AG08 FRC

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

174,705 mi
Last recorded174,705 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 FRC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 174,705 miles

Surface corrosion underbody of vehicle

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 174,621 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 174,220 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 174,220 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 172,555 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 167,630 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 162,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 156,566 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 149,013 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 149,013 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 141,823 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 141,823 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 132,848 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 123,582 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 116,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 101,518 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 87,259 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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AG08 FRC is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AG08 FRC, 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 AG08 FRC registered?

AG08 FRC is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is AG08 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG08 FRC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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