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AO08 XDA

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021

tipping body sub frame corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2020
Pass 13 May 2019
Pass 9 May 2018
Pass 3 May 2017
Pass 9 May 2016
Pass 8 May 2015
Pass 6 May 2014
Pass 18 Apr 2013 95,394 miles

both front tyre sidewalls perishing

both front wishbone bushs debonding

both rear leaf springs corroded

engine hunting

exhaust box corroded

nearside front coil spring corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear anti roll bar linkage corroded

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight oil leak gearbox area

slight play in both rear anti roll bar "D" bushs

small cuts in both rear tyre treds not exposing ply/cords

small cuts to nearside front tyre not exposing ply/cords

Fail 17 Apr 2013 95,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

both front tyre sidewalls perishing

Oil leak

both front wishbone bushs debonding

both rear leaf springs corroded

engine hunting

exhaust box corroded

nearside centre marker lamp not working

nearside front coil spring corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear anti roll bar linkage corroded

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight oil leak gearbox area

slight play in both rear anti roll bar "D" bushs

small cuts in both rear tyre treds not exposing ply/cords

small cuts to nearside front tyre not exposing ply/cords

Pass 4 May 2012 71,484 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

gear box oil leak

Fail 3 May 2012 71,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

aux belt deteriorated

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

gear box oil leak

rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 May 2011 56,809 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all 4 rear tyres wearing low out side ones scuffed walls

cuts in n/s/r tyre wall

Fail 4 May 2011 56,809 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all 4 rear tyres wearing low out side ones scuffed walls

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 XDA 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 78.6%.

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 XDA, 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 XDA registered?

AO08 XDA is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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