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AV58 GBO

2008 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

51,810 mi
Last recorded51,810 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 51,810 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 51,807 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat 5 (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring mounting excessive corrosion within 30 cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat 4 (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring mounting excessive corrosion within 30 cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat 5 cut on edge smaller than 2 mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 50,454 miles

Central Seat belt slightly damaged Centre Row, Centre Belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Centre Tread Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear End Corroded, Not Structural

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 50,449 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Seat belt slightly damaged Centre Row, Centre Belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Centre Tread Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear End Corroded, Not Structural

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 49,153 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS&OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear 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 Rear Valance Rusted Still Strong (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 49,153 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 Come Down After First Attempt, Done Again (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS&OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear 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 Rear Valance Rusted Still Strong (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 47,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack o/s/lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 47,557 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking Fuel tank breather hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch corroded [sharp edges] (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch corroded [sharp edges] (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack o/s/lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 46,640 miles

Both front wings are corroded but not sharp and not likely to cause injury

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs sensor wiring (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wind corroded but not sharp and not likely to cause injury

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 46,640 miles

Both front wings are corroded but not sharp and not likely to cause injury

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs sensor wiring (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wind corroded but not sharp and not likely to cause injury

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 46,262 miles

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 46,257 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit average of 2.66 limit 1.44 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 44,900 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Lower area of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 42,216 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 42,216 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 38,574 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 35,341 miles

Nearside Front Slight cuts to tyre - but not to cords

Pass 26 Aug 2015 32,089 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 29,728 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 27,629 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 25,202 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 22,574 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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AV58 GBO is a 2008 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GBO, 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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AV58 GBO is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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The MOT history for AV58 GBO shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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