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AM08 HBA

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

218,769 mi
Last recorded218,769 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2022 218,769 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern on both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Obligatory mirror missing n/s (3.3 (a))

Seat belt webbing significantly weakened o/s belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure modified such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering holes in chassic / rear cross member / and around hanger brackets (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surfface rust on brake pipes

Pass 9 Jul 2021 199,572 miles

sills corroded in various places

Fail 7 Jul 2021 199,572 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s track rod ball joints worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

sills corroded in various places

Pass 13 Jul 2020 183,773 miles

body cross members tender in places

oil around engine

slight play in front roll bar bushe

slight play in n/s/r front arm bushe

Pass 9 Jul 2019 163,787 miles

CHASSIS TENDER IN PLACES

Fail 4 Jul 2019 163,787 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 145,837 miles

Front inner discs wearing thin.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corner. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 145,837 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Front inner discs wearing thin.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corner. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2017 138,783 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 138,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 128,700 miles

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

O/S/F tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 128,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

O/S/F tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 110,544 miles

Front inner discs slight wear.

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 95,771 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 95,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 80,323 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 80,323 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 79,812 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside wing mirror taped up.

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 79,812 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside wing mirror taped up.

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

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 HBA is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HBA, 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 HBA is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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