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AN08 ULS

2008 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,959 mi
Last recorded170,959 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 ULS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 170,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 165,753 miles

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

Rear cross member corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2024 165,702 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section near leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2023 159,114 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 157,329 miles

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

Rear cross member corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2022 157,266 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured front spring eye (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear leaf spring eye very corroded

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

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 152,288 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 152,288 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 144,823 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 136,576 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 127,617 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 117,621 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 106,257 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 93,095 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 80,861 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 68,524 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 57,507 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 47,180 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 ULS is a 2008 Ford Transit in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ULS, 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 ULS registered?

AN08 ULS is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is AN08 ULS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 ULS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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