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AO08 VOT

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

173,640 mi
Last recorded173,640 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 173,640 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 167,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seat back missing

Pass 8 Feb 2019 154,484 miles

rear of rear seats damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2018 142,056 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 142,056 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 129,984 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 113,930 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 100,832 miles

Entrance/exit step damaged, but not likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 85,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Mar 2013 67,592 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,867 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 18,779 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 14,479 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 4,858 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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AO08 VOT is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AO08 VOT, 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 VOT registered?

AO08 VOT is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AO08 VOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 VOT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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