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AG08 ZPV

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

280,886 mi
Last recorded280,886 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 280,886 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front door sill corroded

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

eml light on

Pass 12 Jan 2023 273,649 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 267,174 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body along chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 267,027 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body along chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 261,126 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to drivers foot step inner

Pass 10 Jan 2020 258,305 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Across the rear axel) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to back) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 251,703 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 251,697 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 238,565 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 238,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 204,996 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 176,696 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 176,696 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 117,199 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 79,215 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 79,215 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2013 75,650 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 75,650 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 64,803 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 64,803 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 48,641 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 48,631 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front and rear brakre discs rusted

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 ZPV is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZPV, 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 ZPV registered?

AG08 ZPV is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 April 2008.

Is AG08 ZPV safe to buy?

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