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AN08 EJV

2008 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

68,202 mi
Last recorded68,202 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 EJV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 68,202 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust outer shell corroding on silencer

Pass 10 Apr 2025 65,036 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 65,036 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s & n/s/r. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 61,804 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Outer sill holed but not a prescribed area.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner step holed but not a prescribed area.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 61,803 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Outer sill holed but not a prescribed area.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner step holed but not a prescribed area.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 60,877 miles

exhaust section outer skin corroded

underside chassis corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2023 60,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust section outer skin corroded

underside chassis corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2022 56,273 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 54,727 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 54,725 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 52,670 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 52,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 47,833 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 47,833 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 43,799 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 43,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 39,902 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 35,395 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 32,436 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 32,436 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 27,832 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 10 Feb 2012 24,095 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 21,487 miles

osf drive shaft oil seal leaking

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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AN08 EJV is a 2008 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AN08 EJV, 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 AN08 EJV registered?

AN08 EJV is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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