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AM08 YWC

2008 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 186,456 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 171,236 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 149,731 miles

Offside Rear hub oil seal has oil seppage

Pass 17 Sep 2016 123,634 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 90,758 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 90,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 50,049 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 47,025 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 30,775 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front discs slightly worn

Fail 16 May 2011 30,775 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front discs slightly worn

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 YWC is a 2008 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YWC, 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 YWC registered?

AM08 YWC is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is AM08 YWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 YWC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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