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AV57 ZSY

2008 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

188,205 mi
Last recorded188,205 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 ZSY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2023 188,205 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 May 2022 182,074 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material reservoir to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pad light on

eml on

Fail 25 May 2022 181,966 miles

Fuel pipe damaged filler pipe breather split (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring fractured n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material reservoir to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pad light on

eml on

Pass 28 May 2021 177,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

General Underside Corrosion

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

Nearside Mirror Damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2021 177,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

General Underside Corrosion

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

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

Nearside Mirror Damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 177,373 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 rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner step corner (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected door step (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill - floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected o/s/r inner sill - floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres low tread

child seats fitted

n/s mirror damaged

o/s/f inner step corroded

o/s/r tyre low tread

slight lift both bottom ball joints

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2019 166,387 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn

n/s mirror glass cracked

rear brake discs worn

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2019 166,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front anti roll bar bushes worn

n/s mirror glass cracked

rear brake discs worn

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2018 152,657 miles

Offside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all tyres 2mm

Fail 28 Apr 2018 152,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all tyres 2mm

Pass 28 Apr 2017 143,797 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 143,797 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 138,082 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 132,254 miles

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

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

n/s side of windscreen cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2013 122,875 miles

Front and rear brake discs becoming corroded.

Pass 18 Jan 2013 119,721 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 98,039 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 81,738 miles

Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front discs slightly worn.

Fail 21 Jan 2011 81,734 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front discs slightly worn.

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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AV57 ZSY is a 2008 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AV57 ZSY, 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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AV57 ZSY is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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