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AG08 MDY

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

159,831 mi
Last recorded159,831 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 159,831 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 131,909 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 131,909 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 115,187 miles

Body work damaged.

Both outersills slightly damaged.

Both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit.

Front number plate slightly damaged.

Just acceptable damage to O/S rear fog light lens.

Just acceptable damage to O/S tie rod arm.

Just acceptable deterioration to O/S front lower wishbone rear bush.

Slight wear in O/S track rod end.

Fail 18 Sep 2015 115,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body work damaged.

Both outersills slightly damaged.

Both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit.

Front number plate slightly damaged.

Just acceptable damage to O/S rear fog light lens.

Just acceptable damage to O/S tie rod arm.

Just acceptable deterioration to O/S front lower wishbone rear bush.

Slight wear in O/S track rod end.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 105,420 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 92,595 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 92,595 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 91,756 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 91,756 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 65,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to drivers side rear body work & wheel arch.

high level brake light not working.

Fail 29 Jun 2011 64,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake discs deteriorated.

brake pedal anti-slip rubber split.

damage to drivers side rear body work & wheel arch.

high level brake light not working.

passenger side rear hub seal is leaking( over rear brake caliper )

second prop shaft support bearing has excessive play.

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 MDY is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AG08 MDY, 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 MDY is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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