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AX08 JZF

2008 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

155,821 mi
Last recorded155,821 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 JZF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 155,821 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

all suspension components corroded

all welded repairs heavily undersealed

all wheel arches corroded but no sharps edges

body work damaged but no sharp edges

underbody corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2023 149,529 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 149,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2022 135,801 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 120,220 miles

Both front and rear Inner arch heavily corroded but not within prescribed area.

Corrosion hole on chassis leg next to engine mounting as viewed from under bonnet.

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

Front of both offside and nearside inner sills corroded and holed not within a prescribed area

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

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

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed sliding door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage As viewed from offside inner arch area. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed rear tail door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shock (5.3.2 (d))

front to rear wheel arch has corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2021 120,216 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front and rear Inner arch heavily corroded but not within prescribed area.

Corrosion hole on chassis leg next to engine mounting as viewed from under bonnet.

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

Front of both offside and nearside inner sills corroded and holed not within a prescribed area

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

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

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed sliding door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage As viewed from offside inner arch area. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed rear tail door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shock (5.3.2 (d))

front to rear wheel arch has corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2021 119,787 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Adjacent to spring shackle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of inner sill corroded and holed adjacent to spring anchor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside inner sill corroded and holed adjacent to 'B' pillar. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sliding door aperture corroded and holed towards rear at bottom and inner sill in same area adjacent to spring anchor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rearward bush completely unbonded and arm fouling the sub frame. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front anti roll bar 'D' bushes heavily worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Auxiliary belt frayed.

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Corrosion hole on chassis leg next to engine mounting as viewed from under bonnet.

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

Front of both offside and nearside inner sills corroded and holed not within a prescribed area.

Nearside Front Inner arch heavily corroded on seam and holed but not within prescribed area.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner arch heavily corroded on seam but not within prescribed area.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage As viewed from offside inner arch area. (2.1.5 (a))

Side sliding door to load space only opens from the inside control.

Pass 5 Aug 2020 112,628 miles

Auxiliary belt cracking

Brake pedal wearing smooth down to metal on corner (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Side door cannot be opened from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Arch corrosion at rear ot near prescribed area

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush Becoming unstuck from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 112,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Auxiliary belt cracking

Brake pedal wearing smooth down to metal on corner (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Side door cannot be opened from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Arch corrosion at rear ot near prescribed area

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush Becoming unstuck from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 106,447 miles

Corrosion and peeling underseal to underside of vehicle, particularly the sills and inner arches / arch lips.

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes heavily worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sliding door to load area cannot be opened from the outer door handle.

Fail 23 Jul 2019 106,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Front step inside passenger door. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill towards centre and front within 30cms of seat belt reel mounting. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Front step inside driver's door. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill towards centre within 30cms of seat belt reel mount. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill within 30cms of spring anchor bracket holed in two places. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Tyre worn heavily and out of shape with outer cords lifted. (5.2.3 (d) (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 within 30cms of the leaf spring anchor bracket. (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 Nearside rear 1/4 panel behind bumper corner corroded and holed within 30cms of spring shackle. (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 Offside rear 1/4 panel behind bumper corner corroded and holed within 30cms of spring shackle. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion and peeling underseal to underside of vehicle, particularly the sills and inner arches / arch lips.

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes heavily worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush almost unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush almost unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sliding door to load area cannot be opened from the outer door handle.

Pass 21 Jul 2018 96,880 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mounting 'D'bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking / spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking / spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill on lower steep

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded at mounting point

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

parking brake travel

Pass 24 Jun 2017 87,403 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush has slight play

Offside Front suspension arm rear bush has slight play

Pass 28 Jun 2016 78,107 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 78,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 68,380 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

windscreen has damage mid section top and bottom clear view of road ahead o/k

Pass 11 Jul 2014 60,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 60,850 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 52,619 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 52,619 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 46,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side rear wheel bearing very slight noise

Pass 21 Sep 2012 46,059 miles

near side rear wheel bearing very slight noise

Pass 14 Jul 2011 37,288 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

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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AX08 JZF is a 2008 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AX08 JZF, 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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AX08 JZF is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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