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AV08 SOJ

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,979 mi
Last recorded101,979 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 SOJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 101,979 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 101,978 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2018 93,105 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 93,105 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 85,047 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 66,809 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 66,803 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 48,002 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 28,681 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 25,366 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 19,688 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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AV08 SOJ is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV08 SOJ, 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 AV08 SOJ registered?

AV08 SOJ is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is AV08 SOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 SOJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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