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AK08 GNO

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,161 mi
Last recorded112,161 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 GNO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 112,161 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 112,132 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured Front eye bush hole missing a section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking Small pipe to/from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured Front bush eye hole split (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 120,392 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 103,225 miles

Corrosion underside generally

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded PAS pipes to/from rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Welding repairs coated in underseal

Fail 22 Aug 2023 103,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Corrosion underside generally

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded PAS pipes to/from rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Welding repairs coated in underseal

Fail 7 Jul 2023 103,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected door step underside corroded cracked seperated (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected and o/s front outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened discs and leaking hub seal n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside generally surface corrosion attacking components

Pass 23 Jun 2022 101,672 miles

bodywork damage evident and signs of deterioration

Pass 29 Jun 2021 98,499 miles

1, bodywork showing signs of deteriration. 2, n/s rerar hub slight mising of oil.3, o.s front drop ling dustboot showing signs of deteriration..

Pass 1 Jul 2020 95,694 miles

bodywork showing signs of deterioration

Pass 27 Jun 2019 92,658 miles

front axle brake pipes around inner flitches showing signs deterioration, greased up on inspection.

Pass 4 Jul 2018 90,406 miles

1, reverse lamps not working. 2, rear axle brake pipes and front inner flitch steel brake pipes showing signs of surface corrosion. 3,off side track rod end dust boot showing signs of deterioration.

Pass 5 Jul 2017 86,719 miles

front discs showing signs of wear

Pass 6 Jul 2016 82,780 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 82,780 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 78,918 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 75,651 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 69,724 miles

rear pads getting low

power steering pipe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2012 59,867 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 49,459 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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AK08 GNO is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AK08 GNO, 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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AK08 GNO is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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