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AX57 TXK

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,420 mi
Last recorded98,420 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 TXK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 98,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear leaking/damping

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 89,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear leak

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 89,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear leak

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 81,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

offside rear hub axle slight oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2022 72,975 miles

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

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

Rear oil leaking slightly at both halfshaft seals ... oil is close to brakes but not yet contaminating surfaces ... advise repair asap .

Fail 7 Feb 2022 72,973 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear oil leaking slightly at both halfshaft seals ... oil is close to brakes but not yet contaminating surfaces ... advise repair asap .

Pass 5 Feb 2021 67,462 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 67,460 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 65,006 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front inner steering arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 64,727 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 63,814 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 TXK is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AX57 TXK, 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 AX57 TXK registered?

AX57 TXK is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AX57 TXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX57 TXK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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