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AV08 WZO

2008 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

263,707 mi
Last recorded263,707 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 WZO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2026 263,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill/30cm to front spring eye bush (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Next to fuel filter. top pipe corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning light on

Emil light on but before 1st july 2008

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 250,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre over 10 years old

Offside Rear Lower body sill corrosion

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general rusty condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all front side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 237,882 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

repairs undersealed

Fail 13 Aug 2024 237,877 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassic next to tank x4 (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill not weleded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill not welded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

repairs undersealed

Pass 16 Feb 2024 229,536 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 229,331 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 214,095 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 196,717 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 196,717 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 181,758 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 161,121 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 148,301 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 129,513 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 118,604 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 112,436 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 112,417 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2014 112,373 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2014 112,373 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 92,608 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal slightly spongy requires attention soon

centre box outer casing corroded

offside rear axle seal slightly perished

oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2013 92,585 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal slightly spongy requires attention soon

centre box outer casing corroded

offside rear axle seal slightly perished

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 71,696 miles

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

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

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

centre stop light inop

Fail 30 May 2012 71,696 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

centre stop light inop

Pass 17 May 2011 44,224 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 44,224 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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 WZO is a 2008 Ford Transit in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WZO, 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 WZO is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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