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AN08 GFJ

2008 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,248 mi
Last recorded140,248 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 GFJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 140,248 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))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 137,830 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 135,630 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 134,919 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 126,927 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 118,469 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 118,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 108,851 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 98,737 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 98,737 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 86,767 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 77,520 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 66,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 57,233 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 57,233 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 46,804 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 36,255 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 36,255 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 25,267 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 25,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 GFJ is a 2008 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AN08 GFJ, 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 GFJ registered?

AN08 GFJ is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 August 2008.

Is AN08 GFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 GFJ shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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