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AM08 YUY

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

190,835 mi
Last recorded190,835 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 190,835 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 181,653 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2017 180,884 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2015 155,013 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 154,704 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 121,459 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 120,426 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 98,024 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 148,347 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 148,347 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 127,705 miles

Both Handbrake levers slow to return to stop

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 127,705 miles

Both Handbrake levers slow to return to stop

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 104,641 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 104,641 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 YUY is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YUY, 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 YUY registered?

AM08 YUY is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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