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AM08 YLX

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

231,311 mi
Last recorded231,311 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 231,311 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 229,652 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 208,535 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 196,149 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2022 195,916 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 189,005 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 184,877 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 168,610 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 168,441 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 160,662 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 151,612 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 151,280 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 140,501 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 133,587 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 108,869 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 108,865 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 69,179 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 69,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 41,370 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 YLX 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 63.2%.

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 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 YLX, 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 YLX registered?

AM08 YLX is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is AM08 YLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 YLX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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