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AU58 ESG

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

37,048 mi
Last recorded37,048 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 ESG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 37,048 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 35,009 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 33,783 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 33,315 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 33,240 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 33,232 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 33,130 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 32,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 31,853 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 29,646 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 27,732 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 27,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 22,039 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 21,443 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 19,740 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 19,436 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 19,129 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 18,429 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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AU58 ESG is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AU58 ESG, 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

How do I check the history of AU58 ESG?

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What year was AU58 ESG registered?

AU58 ESG is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 November 2008.

Is AU58 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU58 ESG shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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