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AG08 LAD

2008 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 LAD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023
Fail 17 Oct 2023

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022
Pass 13 Oct 2021
Fail 13 Oct 2021

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020
Fail 17 Sep 2020

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 114,086 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 114,086 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 112,018 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 112,018 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 105,682 miles

several lights worked after a tap

washers weak

Pass 1 Jun 2016 99,681 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 99,681 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 91,168 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 80,956 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 66,859 miles
Pass 14 May 2012
Pass 18 May 2011 37,539 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 37,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 LAD is a 2008 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LAD, 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 LAD registered?

AG08 LAD is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is AG08 LAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG08 LAD shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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