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AJ02 REC

2008 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

262,654 mi
Last recorded262,654 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 REC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 262,654 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 262,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected step (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 253,989 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 253,989 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 234,347 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 199,770 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 177,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 160,396 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 150,231 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 149,782 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 147,982 miles

slight play in centre universal joint of propshaft

Pass 9 Mar 2015 142,830 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 136,794 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 136,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 118,647 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 103,419 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2011 84,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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AJ02 REC is a 2008 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ02 REC, 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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AJ02 REC is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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