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AV08 WVY

2008 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,174 mi
Last recorded196,174 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 WVY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 196,174 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 190,679 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 190,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 186,350 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 182,091 miles

alternator drive belt slightly perished

centre exhaust box slightly corroded

clutch pedal anti slip slightly worn

offside rear tyre slightly perished/split but no ply/cords visible at time of test

surface corrosion to offside inner sill

Fail 14 Jan 2019 182,091 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

alternator drive belt slightly perished

centre exhaust box slightly corroded

clutch pedal anti slip slightly worn

engine coolant level close to minimum

nearside + offside front brake pads getting low

offside rear tyre slightly perished/split but no ply/cords visible at time of test

power steering drive belt slightly perished

surface corrosion to offside inner sill

Pass 20 Jan 2018 170,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside middle inner sill surface corrosion

centre exhaust system surface corrosion

clutch pedal rubber slight worn

nearside rear outer wheel arch + side of van slight damage

power steering + alternator belts slightly perished

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Jan 2018 170,939 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside middle inner sill surface corrosion

centre exhaust system surface corrosion

clutch pedal rubber slight worn

nearside rear outer wheel arch + side of van slight damage

power steering + alternator belts slightly perished

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

yellow brake wear warning lamp permanently on

Pass 13 Jan 2017 155,697 miles

alternator drive belt slightly perished

centre exhaust box surface corrosion

clutch pedal rubber anti slip slightly worn

power steering belt slightly perished

Fail 13 Jan 2017 155,697 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens damaged (1.2.1e)

alternator drive belt slightly perished

brake fluid level getting low

centre exhaust box surface corrosion

clutch pedal rubber anti slip slightly worn

power steering belt slightly perished

power steering fluid level getting low

water level getting low

Pass 20 Jan 2016 139,290 miles

coolant leak

Fail 20 Jan 2016 139,290 miles

Offside Front Upper Braking system leaking brake joiner leaking (3.6.A.1)

coolant leak

Pass 14 May 2015 130,646 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 130,529 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 118,599 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 99,570 miles

PAS fluid level high, req recheck when cold

brake pedal anti slip provision worn through slightly but still secure

clutch pedal anti slip provision worn through slightly but still secure

coolant level low, req recheck when cold

front registration plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

Fail 8 May 2013 99,090 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

PAS fluid level high, req recheck when cold

brake pedal anti slip provision worn through slightly but still secure

clutch pedal anti slip provision worn through slightly but still secure

coolant level low, req recheck when cold

front registration plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

rear tyres badly feathered on inner edges

Fail 14 May 2012 79,256 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 79,256 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 57,436 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 WVY is a 2008 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WVY, 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 WVY is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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