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AM08 XUW

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

63,645 mi
Last recorded63,645 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XUW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 63,645 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 63,180 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 62,571 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 610,720 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 61,686 miles

Offside Leaf spring fractured ( Front part) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 60,933 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 59,979 miles

rear sill areas slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2020 57,727 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened rear bracket (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wiper blades splitting

Pass 26 Mar 2019 53,267 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 50,425 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

bumper support bar corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 47,011 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 43,630 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

both rear outer tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 24 Mar 2015 36,171 miles

both front tyres inner edge wear

Fail 23 Mar 2015 36,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

both front tyres inner edge wear

Pass 25 Mar 2014 27,004 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 18,989 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 18,989 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 15,593 miles

slight wheel bearing noise nearside front

Pass 23 Mar 2011 10,834 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 XUW is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,397cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XUW, 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 XUW registered?

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

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The MOT history for AM08 XUW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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