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AM08 HAU

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,052 mi
Last recorded164,052 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 164,052 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 164,052 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 163,549 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 160,065 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 148,940 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 135,031 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 126,183 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 104,850 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 104,824 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 100,053 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 90,658 miles

both front wiper blades deteriorating

nearside door mirror repaired with tape

Fail 1 Jun 2015 78,774 miles

Nearside Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 78,774 miles

Nearside Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2014 70,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 62,470 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 53,053 miles

front brake discs lipped

Fail 31 May 2012 53,020 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs lipped

Fail 18 Apr 2012 52,887 miles

1.Engine light on dash advise repair mot failable in due course.2.Nearsdioe rear tyre on 3mm.

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 52,887 miles

1.Engine light on dash advise repair mot failable in due course.2.Nearsdioe rear tyre on 3mm.

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 38,861 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front pads low

low pads low

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 HAU is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HAU, 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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AM08 HAU is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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