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AU57 TNS

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

155,257 mi
Last recorded155,257 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU57 TNS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 155,257 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

Pass 17 Jul 2024 152,378 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 148,292 miles

nearside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2022 144,586 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 141,226 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 137,677 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 137,259 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 11 Feb 2016 135,662 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 133,986 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 131,002 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 117,965 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 96,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

minor oil leak from o/s/r hub seal

Pass 9 Jan 2012 96,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

minor oil leak from o/s/r hub seal

Pass 7 Jan 2011 69,107 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 65,811 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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AU57 TNS 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 86.7%.

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 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 AU57 TNS, 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 AU57 TNS registered?

AU57 TNS is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is AU57 TNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU57 TNS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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