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AM08 NPG

2008 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,195 mi
Last recorded89,195 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 NPG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 89,195 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

brake pad warning light on

exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 87,068 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 87,065 miles

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner step (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion crossmember (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 71,504 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear crossmember is corroded outside the 30cm rule (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 65,680 miles

BOTH REAR HUB SEALS ARE WEAPING..

Pass 24 Mar 2014 55,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight dampness from both rear diff seals

Fail 20 Mar 2014 55,509 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight dampness from both rear diff seals

Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,056 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 48,056 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 40,660 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 40,660 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 33,893 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 NPG is a 2008 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,397cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NPG, 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 NPG is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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