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AN08 ULV

2008 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

223,093 mi
Last recorded223,093 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 ULV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 223,093 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 213,799 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 205,859 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play at inner fixings

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion on chassis around rear bump stops

Fail 20 Feb 2024 205,855 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play at inner fixings

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion on chassis around rear bump stops

Pass 7 Feb 2023 196,149 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 196,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded routed poorly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 186,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 186,267 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe burst (front to rear) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 176,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake discs scored inner face

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 176,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake discs scored inner face

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 162,554 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1.MAIN RUN ALONG CHASSIS. 2. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT ACROSS REAR AXLE. (1.1.11 (c))

N/S REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

Fail 2 Oct 2019 162,554 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn N/S FRONT LINK ARM BALL JOINT. NEW DROP LINK FITTED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1.MAIN RUN ALONG CHASSIS. 2. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT ACROSS REAR AXLE. (1.1.11 (c))

N/S REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

Fail 26 Sep 2019 162,146 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 150,708 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S FRONT D BUSH INNER MOUNTING ON ANTI ROLL BAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR O/S AND N/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT O/S AND N/S AS PIPE FROM FLEX GOES UNDER CHASSIS (1.1.11 (c))

O/S AND N/S REAR HUB OIL SEAL LEAKING.

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 138,613 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint N/S FRONT LINK ARM (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 0/S AND N/S REAR (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1. N/S AND O/S FRONT UNDER CHASSIS FROM FLEX. 2. MAIN RUN ALONG CHASSIS RAIL (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S REAR (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 138,613 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint N/S FRONT LINK ARM (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 0/S AND N/S REAR (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1. N/S AND O/S FRONT UNDER CHASSIS FROM FLEX. 2. MAIN RUN ALONG CHASSIS RAIL (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S FRONT (4.1.D.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 128,914 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 115,590 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 99,189 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 81,433 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

adv. windscreen cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2012 59,955 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 38,488 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 ULV is a 2008 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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