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AM08 YVD

2008 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,825 mi
Last recorded153,825 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 YVD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 153,825 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 143,206 miles

Clutch pedal rubber split but still secure.

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 143,181 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured By front spring eye. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber split but still secure.

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 135,612 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 134,951 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes from master cylinder to ABS block (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Roll bar D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded From master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt damaged Drivers seat belt freyed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded Brake servo body corroded (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs ridged (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 127,150 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 117,588 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 5 Sep 2017 108,867 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 100,818 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 95,985 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded From master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 84,588 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 73,760 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 73,760 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 59,808 miles

os door mirror cracked

Fail 8 Apr 2013 59,808 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

os door mirror cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2012 46,298 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 31,225 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 YVD is a 2008 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,397cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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