CarVerify

Free Car Check

AM08 AAF

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,277 mi
Last recorded146,277 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 AAF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 146,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 116,121 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 110,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead damaged causing tyre to run mis-shaped (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

slight brake reading fluctuation axle 2

Pass 30 Jul 2015 96,612 miles

FRONT PADS LOW, BF LOW (DISCS SHOULD GO AGAIN)

N/S/F REAR MOST WISHBONE BUSH PULLING FROM BOND, ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON

OIL LEAK FROM WHAT APEARS CENTRE OF CAM COVER AROUND INJECTOR, SUSPECT INJECTOR OUT

damage to n/s/f tyre inner bead

Fail 30 Jul 2015 96,612 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

FRONT PADS LOW, BF LOW (DISCS SHOULD GO AGAIN)

N/S/F REAR MOST WISHBONE BUSH PULLING FROM BOND, ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON

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

OIL LEAK FROM WHAT APEARS CENTRE OF CAM COVER AROUND INJECTOR, SUSPECT INJECTOR OUT

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

damage to n/s/f tyre inner bead

Pass 6 Aug 2014 83,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 70,733 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake pedal long operating motion

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 31 Jul 2013 70,733 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake pedal long operating motion

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs lipped

spare tyre new

Pass 11 Jul 2012 58,003 miles

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

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

brake pedal travel long

Fail 11 Jul 2012 58,003 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake pedal travel long

Pass 4 Aug 2011 44,685 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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AM08 AAF is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AM08 AAF, 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

How do I check the history of AM08 AAF?

You can check the full history of AM08 AAF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AM08 AAF registered?

AM08 AAF is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is AM08 AAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 AAF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AM08 AAF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AM08 AAF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.