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AG08 ZFV

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

177,090 mi
Last recorded177,090 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 ZFV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 177,090 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 177,088 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 175,598 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 167,230 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 167,214 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 143,341 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 143,341 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 130,028 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 224,919 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

engine check light on

low brake warning light on

uneven tyre wear o/s/r

Fail 18 Jun 2013 224,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine check light on

low brake warning light on

uneven tyre wear o/s/r

Pass 29 Jun 2012 18,228 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 182,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 94,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 94,631 miles

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

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

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

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 ZFV is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZFV, 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 ZFV is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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