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AM08 YLZ

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

225,279 mi
Last recorded225,279 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 225,279 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 225,278 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick AND REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2015 124,597 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 117,177 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 116,977 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 109,314 miles

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

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

centre propshaft centre bearing mounting damaged.

Fail 28 Nov 2013 109,308 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

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

centre propshaft centre bearing mounting damaged.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 104,228 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 104,041 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 YLZ is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM08 YLZ registered?

AM08 YLZ is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is AM08 YLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 YLZ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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