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AV08 VYD

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

92,684 mi
Last recorded92,684 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 VYD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 92,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 87,742 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hub seal weeping

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 82,958 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Pass 14 Oct 2022 77,191 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 76,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside split (3.4 (b) (i))

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear half shaft seal slightly leaking

offside steering rack moist

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2021 76,290 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside split (3.4 (b) (i))

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear half shaft seal slightly leaking

offside steering rack moist

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2020 73,417 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive weal baring oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer back sill is corroded

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive weal baring oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 73,417 miles

Central Outline marker lamp not working offside central (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to back brake pipe near gear box (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive weal baring oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer back sill is corroded

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive weal baring oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 63,862 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 63,861 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 59,507 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 54,632 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 54,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 48,523 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 42,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 42,369 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 38,622 miles

N/S/R marker lamp N/W

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 38,622 miles

N/S/R marker lamp N/W

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 35,386 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 30,751 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 30,751 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,613 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 27,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VYD is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AV08 VYD, 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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AV08 VYD is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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