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AM08 HBX

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

135,220 mi
Last recorded135,220 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 135,220 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

General corrosion under the vehicle

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 135,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion under the vehicle

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 127,672 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 127,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 123,513 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 123,505 miles

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crash beam (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear crash beam (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 117,511 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 117,508 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 113,284 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2022 113,283 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 108,918 miles

Nearside Rear outer w/arch corroding

Fail 28 Apr 2021 108,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear outer w/arch corroding

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 101,019 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 99,541 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 93,329 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 93,326 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 86,647 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 86,645 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2015 81,020 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 73,792 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 69,112 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

condition of n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2012 64,202 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 64,096 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 64,096 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 May 2011 50,154 miles

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

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 HBX is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HBX, 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 HBX is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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