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AM08 HBH

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,196 mi
Last recorded159,196 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 159,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 156,885 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 149,349 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 149,349 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 139,419 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 139,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 129,058 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 118,088 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 111,511 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 104,804 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 104,804 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 95,961 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 85,599 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 85,599 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 69,793 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 69,793 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

all brake disc's corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 69,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2011 48,679 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front and rear brake discs worn both sides

engine light on

near side rear brake slight bind

off side front tyre 3mm

off side front washer jet one partly blocked

off side mirror cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2011 48,679 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front and rear brake discs worn both sides

engine light on

near side rear brake slight bind

off side front tyre 3mm

off side front washer jet one partly blocked

off side mirror cracked

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 HBH 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 68.4%.

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 HBH, 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 HBH is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 May 2008.

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