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AX57 JKJ

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,517 mi
Last recorded175,517 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 JKJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 175,517 miles

Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

suspension, sills, under body, chassis all corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2025 164,763 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2024 149,656 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 120,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 116,447 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anchor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shackle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to ABS unit (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anchor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shackle (2.4.A.3)

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

dampness around fuel tank, no obvious leaks

Pass 17 Feb 2017 113,389 miles

Dampness around fuel tank, no obvious leaks

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anchor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shackle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anchor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 113,296 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shackle (2.4.A.3)

Dampness around fuel tank, no obvious leaks

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anchor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shackle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anchor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 107,458 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres wearing inside edges

Fail 11 Feb 2016 107,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 10 Feb 2015 101,858 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 101,848 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 91,307 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 76,827 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 76,827 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 61,406 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 61,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 46,696 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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AX57 JKJ is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AX57 JKJ, 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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AX57 JKJ is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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