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AG08 ZGU

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

98,324 mi
Last recorded98,324 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2021 98,324 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 97,043 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 93,827 miles

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

Offside Front Corrosion on underside of driver door step

Offside Front Wiper hitting off scuttle panel

Offside Rear Body corroded and holed at Offside rear

Fail 21 Jun 2019 93,827 miles

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

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

Offside Front Corrosion on underside of driver door step

Offside Front Wiper hitting off scuttle panel

Offside Rear Body corroded and holed at Offside rear

Pass 21 Jun 2018 91,509 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 91,440 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 88,649 miles

Front Both front tyres worn smooth on inside edges

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded In engine compartment (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 88,649 miles

Front Both front tyres worn smooth on inside edges

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded In engine compartment (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 86,029 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 86,029 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 80,041 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 80,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 75,304 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 75,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 67,804 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 60,244 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 60,244 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2011 50,423 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 50,423 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 ZGU is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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