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AK08 PTJ

2008 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

41,719 mi
Last recorded41,719 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 PTJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 41,719 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 41,719 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 40,170 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 36,107 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 33,589 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 33,549 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 30,544 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 28,336 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 26,763 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 22,534 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 18,926 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 16,664 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 12,889 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 12,869 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front wipers poor

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 PTJ is a 2008 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AK08 PTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK08 PTJ registered?

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

Is AK08 PTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK08 PTJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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