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AM08 HBD

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

239,858 mi
Last recorded239,858 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 239,858 miles

Chassis corroded

Floor mat worn / holed

Front springs corroded

Multiple chips in windscreen

O/S/R lamp damaged

Oil leaks

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Rear indicators bulbs discoloured

Sills corroded - inner and outer

Pass 3 Oct 2022 231,539 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general corrosion to under body and components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security repaired and painted (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear around mounting areas both sides//corrded metal soft (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 231,539 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general corrosion to under body and components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security repaired and painted (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear around mounting areas both sides//corrded metal soft (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 231,513 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded Under passenger footwell (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting All marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 221,636 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 221,634 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 221,610 miles

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides inner body behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump or blockage (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 208,696 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 208,696 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 186,786 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Feb 2018 166,031 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 166,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint linkage not attached (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/70/15 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2017 138,047 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 138,047 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22 (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26 (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 113,005 miles

Nearside Front slight play in inner steering rack end

Fail 30 Jan 2016 113,005 miles

Nearside Front slight play in inner steering rack end

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 88,998 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 66,793 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 66,793 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 42,690 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,555 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing uneven

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 31,667 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 31,667 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 HBD is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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