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AK08 VJW

2008 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,472 mi
Last recorded168,472 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 VJW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 168,472 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 168,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket cracked (2.4.B.6b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket cracked (2.4.B.6b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 164,002 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 May 2015 157,696 miles

front brake pads getting low

n.s front tyre 4 mm and wearing smooth

o.s front anti roll bar end link becoming worn

o.s mirror cracked

Fail 18 May 2015 157,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake pads getting low

n.s front tyre 4 mm and wearing smooth

o.s front anti roll bar end link becoming worn

o.s mirror cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2014 114,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 107,534 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 98,415 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 76,872 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 58,401 miles

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

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 VJW is a 2008 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VJW, 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 VJW registered?

AK08 VJW is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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