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AO08 BLJ

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,848 mi
Last recorded162,848 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 BLJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 162,848 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 144,056 miles

Gearbox mounting weak due to engine oil leak

Oil leak

e.m.l on

Fail 1 May 2013 143,583 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Gearbox mounting weak due to engine oil leak

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

e.m.l on

Pass 23 Apr 2012 122,979 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

high level brake light not working

Fail 20 Apr 2012 122,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

high level brake light not working

Pass 17 Mar 2011 83,344 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 83,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r light broken

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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AO08 BLJ is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AO08 BLJ, 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 AO08 BLJ registered?

AO08 BLJ is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is AO08 BLJ safe to buy?

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