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AM08 YHW

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,333 mi
Last recorded146,333 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 146,333 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

complete underside painted black

Fail 21 Jan 2026 146,328 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

complete underside painted black

Pass 11 Nov 2024 144,340 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills covered with under sill

under side of vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2024 144,332 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired step rear section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch behind brake pipe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills covered with under sill

under side of vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2024 144,372 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear section wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear section wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills surface corrosion

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 17 May 2023 140,412 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 135,517 miles

Centre exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

High level brake light not working

Rear bump stops missing

Slight play in offside front track rod end ball joint

Various oil weeps

Pass 20 May 2021 130,549 miles

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 12 May 2020 125,191 miles

Both front inner sills corroded

Both rear leaf spring shackle bush mount prescribed areas corroded

All rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating

Front anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Rear brake pads worn thin

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 125,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating

Both front inner sills corroded

Both rear leaf spring shackle bush mount prescribed areas corroded

Front anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Rear brake pads worn thin

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar link rods

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 120,439 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Both inner sills corroding

Front anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

Offside front anti-roll bar link rod upper gaiter deteriorated

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Power steering pipe from pump to rack corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 114,691 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Offside front anti-roll bar link rod upper ball joint gaiter slightly damaged

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight play in front anti-roll bar centre bushes

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

Pass 12 May 2017 109,327 miles

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

front anti-roll bar centre bushes slightly worn

Pass 20 May 2016 103,095 miles

Front antiroll bar centre bushes slightly worn

Nearside front brake warning wire broken

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 8 May 2015 96,047 miles

auxilary drive belts starting to perish

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

both rear tyres starting to perish

rear brake discs slightly lipped - pads worn slightly thin

slight play in front anti roll bar centre bushes

various chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Jun 2014 87,924 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish

High level brake light not working

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside front wheel bearing noisy when rotated by hand

Oil weep from engine

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Apr 2013 77,382 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes pereshed

Slight oil dampness on engine

Various small chips in windscreen

Pass 10 May 2012 68,651 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,525 miles

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

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 YHW is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YHW, 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 YHW is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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