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AV58 GAU

2008 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

192,281 mi
Last recorded192,281 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 GAU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 192,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 177,612 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 157,675 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 157,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 120,111 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 100,937 miles

n/s/rear brake calliper slightly damp

n/s/rear brake flexi hose slightly twisted

Fail 27 Sep 2012 78,979 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 78,979 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 57,677 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

n/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2011 57,677 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s door mirror glass cracked

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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AV58 GAU is a 2008 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AV58 GAU, 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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What year was AV58 GAU registered?

AV58 GAU is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is AV58 GAU safe to buy?

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