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AO57 FST

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 FST
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General under-body corrosion.

Pass 4 Aug 2025 68,193 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 62,034 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underbody surface rust

Fail 30 Jul 2024

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade defective (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Speed limiter plate missing (7.10 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment Dated 5011 (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Brake and suspension components corroded due to standing

Fuel filler door doesn,t latch

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

Offside Front Headlamp dim due to deteriorated/cloudy lens

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Feb 2023

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

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

eml light fault codes battery faults e.g.r valve cleared

Fail 15 Feb 2023

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 61,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 60,992 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 60,992 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction e.g.r fault code cleared (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 Jul 2020
Pass 3 Jul 2019 58,700 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 57,264 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

drivers door mirror glass slight damage

Pass 10 Jul 2017 52,518 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 52,518 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016

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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AO57 FST 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 73.3%.

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 AO57 FST, 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 AO57 FST registered?

AO57 FST is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AO57 FST safe to buy?

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