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AM08 XUE

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

245,333 mi
Last recorded245,333 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XUE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 245,333 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 245,333 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 227,363 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 208,709 miles

EML Light on dash instrument panel

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 208,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

EML Light on dash instrument panel

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 196,109 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 196,107 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 173,970 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 173,970 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 160,302 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 147,376 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 147,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 125,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 31 Mar 2012 125,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 23 Mar 2011 100,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 100,022 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 XUE is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XUE, 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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What year was AM08 XUE registered?

AM08 XUE is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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