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AJ57 XBU

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,767 mi
Last recorded123,767 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 XBU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 123,767 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 123,705 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 118,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 118,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 115,060 miles

coolant leak... brake pipes corroded... body sills arches under side corroded not holed.. blue smoke when doing emissions

Pass 28 Nov 2019 111,548 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 103,964 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 96,492 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 88,383 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 79,918 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 67,337 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 57,305 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 47,879 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 47,879 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 39,550 miles

Front brake imbalence 22% . Readings just within limits (25%)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 29,812 miles

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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AJ57 XBU is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AJ57 XBU, 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 AJ57 XBU registered?

AJ57 XBU is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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