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AU58 RWJ

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,005 mi
Last recorded41,005 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 RWJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 41,005 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Oct 2025 41,004 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2024 36,713 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 35,304 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 34,669 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 34,665 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle will not idle (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking filler neck area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2021 33,155 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 32,201 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 31,669 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 31,655 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 30,742 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 30,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 28,714 miles

wipers smear screen

Pass 14 Sep 2016 26,625 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component gaiter stained (2.3.3b)

Offside Outer Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 23,515 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 20,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre has damage to side wall

nearside rear body damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2013 18,100 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 18,096 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 15,300 miles

cut in near side front sidewall not deep anouth to show cords

Fail 28 Aug 2012 15,300 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

cut in near side front sidewall not deep anouth to show cords

Pass 1 Sep 2011 10,346 miles

nearside rear light cracked and has tape over it

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 RWJ is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RWJ, 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 AU58 RWJ registered?

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

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