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AO08 YXB

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,586 mi
Last recorded43,586 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 43,586 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 40,545 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 37,094 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 33,857 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed 'B' pillar (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed 'B' pillar (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 12 May 2016 33,856 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed 'B' pillar (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed 'B' pillar (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' rubber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear inner tyre flat

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

Pass 7 May 2015 30,180 miles

EML illuminated

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

Fail 7 May 2015 30,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

EML illuminated

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

Fail 7 May 2014 26,485 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 7 May 2014 26,485 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 22,754 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 18,464 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 13,027 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 YXB is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO08 YXB registered?

AO08 YXB is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is AO08 YXB safe to buy?

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