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AJ57 YUG

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

188,151 mi
Last recorded188,151 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 188,151 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Both registration lamps are dim

Deep corrosion to both outer sill panels

Deep corrosion to nearside front step and floor

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Mirror cover is damaged

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washers are poor

Fail 19 Aug 2019 187,905 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both registration lamps are dim

Deep corrosion to both outer sill panels

Anti-slip rubbers are worn

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Deep corrosion to nearside front step and floor

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Mirror cover is damaged

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washers are poor

Pass 21 Aug 2018 174,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Deep corrosion to step

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Close to limit (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Very deep corrosion to both outer and inner sill panels

Pass 13 Jul 2017 157,459 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 157,071 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 141,142 miles

EML on

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle rubbers advance movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes age cracking (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light on

outer sills damaged and corroded

service light on

Fail 4 Jul 2016 141,086 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

EML on

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle rubbers advance movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes age cracking (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light on

outer sills damaged and corroded

service light on

Pass 3 Jul 2015 128,126 miles

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

all brake discs worn

brake pad warning light on - pads ok

outer sills corroded and damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2015 127,735 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

all brake discs worn

brake pad warning light on - pads ok

outer sills corroded and damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2014 115,625 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

brake warning light coming on

corrosion and damage to sills

exhaust corroded

front no.plate poor

high rear brake application 27%

inner rear wheel arches somewhat muddy

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 17 Jun 2014 115,623 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

brake warning light coming on

corrosion and damage to sills

exhaust corroded

front no.plate poor

high rear brake application 27%

inner rear wheel arches somewhat muddy

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Jun 2013 102,869 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges on legal limit in places at time of test only needs attention asap

damage to outer sills

front coil springs corroded

front number plate water damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2013 102,869 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges on legal limit in places at time of test only needs attention asap

damage to outer sills

front coil springs corroded

front number plate water damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2012 89,442 miles

damage to outer sills

front number plate water damaged

front pads wearing low

lower arm bushes age cracking

n/s headlight aim on upper limit

nail in n/s/f tyre tread

pad warning light on dash

Pass 20 Jun 2011 78,251 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 143,017 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 143,017 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YUG is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AJ57 YUG, 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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AJ57 YUG is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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