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AJ58 JWU

2008 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

495,942 mi
Last recorded495,942 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 495,942 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear Nearside and Offside Inner Sills Covered With Underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 495,938 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear Nearside and Offside Inner Sills Covered With Underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023
Pass 5 Dec 2022 464,165 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring shackle mounting corroded (5.3.6 (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 10 Dec 2021 457,160 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security leaf spring shackle bush prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis by leaf spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust centre box corroded

side marker lights not working

Pass 9 Dec 2020 455,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 432,477 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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 JWU is a 2008 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JWU, 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 JWU is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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