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AG58 NWS

2008 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,953 mi
Last recorded181,953 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG58 NWS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 181,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

n/s and o/s mirror back casing missing

Fail 13 Nov 2021 181,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2020 169,506 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 6 May 2020 169,506 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 163,105 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 149,336 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 137,980 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 137,980 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 124,107 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 124,107 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 112,992 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 94,724 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 94,724 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Oct 2011 69,414 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn

damage to off side rear tyre sidewall

near side door mirror cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2011 69,414 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

damage to off side rear tyre sidewall

near side door mirror cracked

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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AG58 NWS is a 2008 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AG58 NWS, 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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AG58 NWS is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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