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AU58 RUY

2008 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

224,972 mi
Last recorded224,972 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 RUY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 224,972 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear diff seal weeping

Fail 8 Nov 2016 224,972 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear diff seal weeping

Pass 26 Nov 2015 190,857 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 190,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 147,593 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 147,593 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 116,007 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 88,610 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 88,610 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 54,804 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 16 Aug 2011 54,804 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on edges

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 RUY is a 2008 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AU58 RUY, 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 AU58 RUY registered?

AU58 RUY is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is AU58 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU58 RUY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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