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AM08 YVR

2008 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,308 mi
Last recorded112,308 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 112,308 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 112,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal failure (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured anchor eye fixing (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal failure (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 107,701 miles

Both rear hub seals weaping slightly

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 107,701 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both rear hub seals weaping slightly

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 104,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 104,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 99,556 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear outer shaft seal leaking

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 93,884 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 81,917 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 81,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2016 81,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 77,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 70,830 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 62,732 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 62,732 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2013 55,526 miles

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

Oil leak from o/s/r hub area

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 55,526 miles

Oil leak from o/s/r hub area

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 42,753 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 42,753 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake pad wiring damaged

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 29,770 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 YVR 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 65%.

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 YVR, 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 YVR is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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