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AO08 XCD

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess movement in rear mount but not excessive. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Causing both headlamps to be slightly dim. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play both bearings have movement. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear body corroded.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Including subframes. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside front steps and surrounding area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside outer sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box damaged and corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine/gearbox rear lower mount worn, but not excessively.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Causing both headlamps to be slightly dim. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Both bearing have slight movement, front bracket slightly twisted. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear body corroded.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and sub frame slightly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside front steps and surrounding areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s inner steps slightly corroded

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 13 Mar 2019

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/75/16c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s inner steps slightly corroded

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 22 Nov 2017

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust box corroded but not leaking, flexi pipe has slight damage.

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

Nearside and offside inner steps slightly corroded.

Nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded but not within prescribed area.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Wiper blades deteriorated but still clearing screen.

Fail 22 Nov 2017

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust box corroded but not leaking, flexi pipe has slight damage.

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

Nearside and offside inner steps slightly corroded.

Nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded but not within prescribed area.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Wiper blades deteriorated but still clearing screen.

Pass 23 May 2016

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

Nearside Rear rear diff seal leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2016

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear rear diff seal leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2015

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 84,444 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 120,475 miles

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f reflector missing

n/s/r outer sidelight not working

Fail 2 May 2013 120,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f reflector missing

n/s/r lamp mounting damaged

n/s/r outer sidelight not working

o/s/f marker light not working

o/s/r outer sidelight not working

Pass 26 Apr 2012 99,535 miles

0/s/r outer sidelight dull

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2011

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 XCD is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XCD, 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 XCD is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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