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AJ58 DFD

2008 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

185,589 mi
Last recorded185,589 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 DFD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 185,589 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 185,589 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 169,703 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 169,703 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 165,981 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 153,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2021 153,504 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 125,093 miles

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

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

OS Centre sill holed and corroded

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 123,244 miles

All disks and pads low

Fail 6 Oct 2018 123,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All disks and pads low

Pass 11 Apr 2017 108,238 miles

Central brake light inop

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 108,238 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Central brake light inop

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 94,949 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 83,224 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 72,202 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 64,400 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 49,384 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AJ58 DFD is a 2008 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AJ58 DFD, 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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AJ58 DFD is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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