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AG08 FVS

2008 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,522 mi
Last recorded156,522 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 FVS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2026 156,522 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned AIM TO HIGH AND TO FAR TO LEFT (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Jun 2026 156,520 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2024 147,197 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 137,242 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 132,282 miles

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 127,688 miles

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

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

Offside Front power steering pipes corroded

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 121,542 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 116,980 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 116,971 miles

Nearside Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 109,790 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 109,782 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both saddle bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2017 103,775 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 May 2017 103,769 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2016 95,998 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both saddle bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 89,087 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear shows evidence of hub oil leak starting to sweat no contamination of disc has occurred but should be monitored at servicing

Fail 8 May 2015 89,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear shows evidence of hub oil leak starting to sweat no contamination of disc has occurred but should be monitored at servicing

Pass 28 May 2014 80,959 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 80,952 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 73,344 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 73,344 miles

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

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

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

handbrake warning light on dash

Pass 29 May 2012 65,843 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 56,314 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 FVS is a 2008 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,402cc 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 AG08 FVS, 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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AG08 FVS is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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