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AM08 AKG

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,458 mi
Last recorded116,458 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 AKG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 116,458 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded advise replacement by next MOT. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 109,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 102,586 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 102,586 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 98,629 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (3.5.1i)

front number plate damaged

sliding door grab handle insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2015 93,253 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 55,835 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 50,404 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 41,924 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 35,309 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 31,889 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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AM08 AKG is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AM08 AKG, 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 AM08 AKG registered?

AM08 AKG is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 April 2008.

Is AM08 AKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 AKG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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