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AM08 YFA

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

241,097 mi
Last recorded241,097 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 241,097 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 241,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 236,404 miles

all brake discs lipped

front suspension bushes slight cracking

front tyres worn slightly

ns rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 30 Mar 2015 207,175 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED, REAR BRAKE DISCS LIPPED, FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHT CRACKING,

Fail 27 Mar 2015 207,166 miles

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

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED, REAR BRAKE DISCS LIPPED, FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHT CRACKING,

Pass 20 Mar 2014 174,255 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 174,245 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 140,128 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 139,436 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 109,875 miles

OS REAR TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING TO SIDE WALL. FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Fail 26 Mar 2012 109,864 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

OS REAR TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING TO SIDE WALL. FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Pass 3 Mar 2011 75,525 miles

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN, WIPER BLADES WORN,

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 YFA is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YFA, 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 YFA is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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