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AM08 YSL

2008 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,225 mi
Last recorded132,225 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 YSL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2022 132,225 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 132,045 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 132,045 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 131,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 128,497 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal soft

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2018 119,395 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 100,337 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 95,352 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 84,911 miles

Brake Pedal Anti-slip Rubber pad beginning to wear on the edge !!.

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

High Level Brake light not working due to lens fitted only as a blanking plate !!.

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

Offside Front Wiper blade rubber split but clearing ok.

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 84,911 miles

Brake Pedal Anti-slip Rubber pad beginning to wear on the edge !!.

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

High Level Brake light not working due to lens fitted only as a blanking plate !!.

Offside Front Wiper blade rubber split but clearing ok.

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 73,441 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 60,344 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both side front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2013 60,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

both side front tyres wearing inner edge

rear centre brake lamp not working

Pass 16 Jan 2012 45,344 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 34,056 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 34,056 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 YSL is a 2008 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YSL, 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 YSL is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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