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AK08 PRU

2008 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 PRU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2025
Pass 11 Mar 2024
Pass 28 Feb 2023 31,130 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 30,332 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 29,832 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 27,259 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 25,809 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 25,447 miles

Intermittent main beam fault

Wipers smearing

Pass 27 Jul 2016 23,482 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 22,379 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 21,578 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 22 Jul 2013 20,179 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 20,179 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 18,877 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 16,878 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 134 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 1,251 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 PRU is a 2008 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AK08 PRU, 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 AK08 PRU registered?

AK08 PRU is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is AK08 PRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK08 PRU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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