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AM08 HBK

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

176,385 mi
Last recorded176,385 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 176,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 165,849 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underseal applied (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underseal applied (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underseal applied (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underseal applied (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 159,444 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 149,300 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 139,214 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 127,671 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 125,431 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 15 May 2017 125,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 20 May 2016 117,261 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 108,643 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 108,640 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 101,153 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 93,456 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 86,021 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 85,888 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 May 2012 85,886 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 62,120 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 HBK is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HBK, 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 HBK is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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