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AG08 OPH

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

343,513 mi
Last recorded343,513 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 343,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod ()

Offside Inner sill corroded/holed outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2025 343,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad worn and caliper top slider corroded/dust cover missing (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad wear light on sensor wiring damaged

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod ()

Offside Inner sill corroded/holed outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 326,389 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wiring damaged (warning light on dash)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded/holed outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Inner sill corroded/holed outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 325,812 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working Marker light/side repeater (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wiring damaged (warning light on dash)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded/holed outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Inner sill corroded/holed outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 305,068 miles

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed frivers door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 305,068 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear half shat seals (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed frivers door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 278,037 miles

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp incorrect colour lens missing (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 6 Oct 2022 278,037 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working centre (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working cant hear pump (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp incorrect colour lens missing (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 4 Oct 2021 242,656 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 242,656 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 206,227 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 184,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge of tread/ outer sidewall scrubbed

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 184,888 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge of tread/ outer sidewall scrubbed

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 180,278 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn inner edge.

oil leak.

Fail 23 Aug 2018 180,278 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both valves perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure valve perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s front tyre worn inner edge.

oil leak.

Pass 10 Jul 2017 177,257 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 177,257 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 172,915 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 164,040 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 154,084 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 142,811 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 131,618 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 122,349 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 OPH is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OPH, 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 OPH is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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