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AM08 YTX

2008 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,373 mi
Last recorded183,373 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 183,373 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 183,356 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 106,056 miles

pad wear light on

rear brake disks corroded on contact faces

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2020 100,021 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 93,996 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 89,686 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 89,686 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 87,261 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 87,260 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 83,515 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 83,515 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 71,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high level stop light inop

Pass 12 May 2014 60,321 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 60,321 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 49,215 miles

Centre brake light not working

Fail 7 May 2013 49,215 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 36,521 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn

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)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 36,521 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Clutch pedal rubber worn

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)

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

Fail 4 May 2011 25,690 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 25,690 miles

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 YTX is a 2008 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YTX, 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 YTX is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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