MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,590 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D clamp bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner step/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D clamp bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Damage to n/s rear body
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
oil leak from engine bay
underbody has lots of corrosion.
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
oil leak from engine bay
underbody has lots of corrosion.
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive door seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot step inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (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))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle section (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle section (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear inner sills corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle section (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear inner sills corroded
Bad engine oil leaks requires rectifying or cleaning off prior to next inspection
Both clutch & brake pedal ant-slip rubbers worn (clutch especially advise replacement).
Both nearside & offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to perish & deteriorate
Both nearside & offside front metal brake pipes corroded to front flexible brake hoses
Corrosion starting to form on nearside & offside rear outer sills
Metal brake pipe across rear axle corroded in several places
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Bad engine oil leaks requires rectifying or cleaning off prior to next inspection
Both clutch & brake pedal ant-slip rubbers worn (clutch especially advise replacement).
Both nearside & offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to perish & deteriorate
Both nearside & offside front metal brake pipes corroded to front flexible brake hoses
Corrosion starting to form on nearside & offside rear outer sills
Metal brake pipe across rear axle corroded in several places
Offside Front Coil spring not fully located into lower saddle but not adversely affecting operation
Offside wiper blade poor screen clearance
Both clutch & brake pedal anti-slip rubbers worn
Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting drivers view
Resisdue of previously repaired oil leak - monitor before next inspection date
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (3.5.1g)
Rear brake pipe corroded
Leaf spring cracked Nearside rear (2.4.B.1a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside front and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (3.5.1g)
Rear brake pipe corroded
no high level stop lights working
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
no high level stop lights working
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
front wipers poor (smearing slightly)
spare wheel missing
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
High Level Stop light inop
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
High Level Stop light inop
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AO08 TVL is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 TVL, 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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AO08 TVL is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 2008.
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