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AN08 EKT

2008 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

196,068 mi
Last recorded196,068 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 EKT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 196,068 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underbody Corrosion

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip on Drivers Side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 196,066 miles

Central Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded central pipe along rear axle beam (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brake test could not be completed due to hand brake innoprative (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes going to the flexi hoses for calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underbody Corrosion

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip on Drivers Side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 182,940 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 175,355 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 175,355 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 168,407 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

exhaust corroded

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2021 160,647 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt center ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre perished, splitting and wearing on edges

Fail 15 Oct 2021 160,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt center ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre perished, splitting and wearing on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2020 146,981 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake imbalance - nearside rear weaker

Fail 27 Oct 2020 146,980 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake imbalance - nearside rear weaker

Pass 28 Oct 2019 124,742 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 124,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged hand brake (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement hand brake (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 124,438 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 122,695 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 120,199 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 120,123 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush forward bush (2.4.B.2)

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)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush forward bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 104,736 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 104,736 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 90,037 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 89,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 74,413 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 59,874 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 45,450 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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AN08 EKT is a 2008 Ford Transit in Blue 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 EKT, 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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AN08 EKT is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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