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AM08 SSS

2016 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,159 mi
Last recorded120,159 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 SSS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 120,159 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 114,151 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 114,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 103,263 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 97,026 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 92,360 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides both rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 77,059 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 66,911 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 51,060 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 SSS is a 2016 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 78,626 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 SSS, 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 10 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM08 SSS registered?

AM08 SSS is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 May 2016.

Is AM08 SSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 SSS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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