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AM08 YVP

2008 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

201,741 mi
Last recorded201,741 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 201,741 miles

both rear indicators fading

offside front rearmost suspension arm bush split

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 18 Aug 2017 201,741 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured door shut (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured door shut (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear indicators fading

offside front rearmost suspension arm bush split

slight play in offside steering arm

gearbox oil leak, looks like rear seal.

Pass 12 Aug 2016 180,438 miles

engine 'hunts' on tickover

Fail 12 Aug 2016 180,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine 'hunts' on tickover

front discs worn and pads close to limit

Pass 11 Aug 2015 159,856 miles

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

offside check strap broken

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 11 Aug 2015 159,856 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

difficulty selecting first gear, advise investigation

offside check strap broken

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 18 Aug 2014 133,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

offside halfshaft oil seal leaking disc not contaminated at present

Fail 18 Aug 2014 133,206 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

offside halfshaft oil seal leaking disc not contaminated at present

Pass 16 Aug 2013 107,035 miles

rattle from engine.

Fail 16 Aug 2013 107,035 miles

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

rattle from engine.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 79,653 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 79,653 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 56,057 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 55,954 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 55,953 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 YVP is a 2008 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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