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AV08 YKP

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,901 mi
Last recorded121,901 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 121,901 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2023 109,283 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 100,492 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 95,138 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 95,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill &outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 89,481 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 81,403 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 76,712 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 72,366 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 66,676 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 66,671 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 57,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 57,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 47,816 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 47,808 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 39,870 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 38,644 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 38,644 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 30,540 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 30,392 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 YKP is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YKP, 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 YKP is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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