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AV08 WVJ

2008 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,278 mi
Last recorded99,278 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 WVJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 99,278 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 99,278 miles

Direction indicator not working Both Rear Including Rear Hazards (1.4.A.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) not working All (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 97,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake pipe surface corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear most leaf spring bush worn

Fail 16 May 2016 97,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake pipe surface corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear leaf springs rear bushes worn

Pass 20 May 2015 86,906 miles

front brake discs corroding

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

Fail 20 May 2015 86,906 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroding

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 29 May 2014 76,680 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroding

front brake pads starting to wear thin

rear brake pads worn thin

wear lip on front brake discs

wear lip on rear brake discs

Pass 30 May 2013 64,193 miles

wear lip on all brake discs

Pass 1 Jun 2012 51,966 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 51,966 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 25 May 2011 40,199 miles

rear tyres worn low on edges of tread

Fail 23 May 2011 40,086 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

rear brake pads worn close to limit

rear tyres worn low on edges of tread

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 WVJ is a 2008 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WVJ, 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 WVJ is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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