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AO08 XJM

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014

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

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Jun 2013 258,642 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 258,630 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

nearside rear outer side marker not working

rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jun 2012 206,906 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 206,896 miles

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

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

nearside rear outer tyre tread low

front brake discs worn

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 150,387 miles

heat sheild fouling exhaust system

rear brake discs worn

slight roughness to power steering operation lock to lock

slight seepage of oil from nearside rear hub seal

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 XJM is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XJM, 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 XJM registered?

AO08 XJM is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 June 2008.

Is AO08 XJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 XJM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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