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AY08 CTV

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,181 mi
Last recorded69,181 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 CTV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 69,181 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 65,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre getting low on tread 3mm

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Anti roll bar wrap around bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Anti roll bar wrap around bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner and outer tyre getting low on tread. 3mm

Fail 1 Aug 2025 65,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre getting low on tread 3mm

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Anti roll bar wrap around bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Outline marker lamp not working side marker lamp. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Anti roll bar wrap around bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner and outer tyre getting low on tread. 3mm

Pass 30 Jul 2024 64,873 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users tested 4 time due to high drift error (emissions plate 1.54) (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber perished (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bush perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lock sticking and difficult to open in and out at times (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp tap to make light work (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter covered in oil/fluid residue (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bush perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel or lock up (1.1.18 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair no reserve travel or lock up (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 64,453 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens cracked and slight water ingress (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter fluid covered (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure lens painted white (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner road wheel inner edge worn and 3mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel or lock up 16% (1.1.18 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair no reserve travel or lock up (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 64,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner 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))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 62,916 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 60,699 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2020 60,699 miles

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

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2019 55,278 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 49,979 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 49,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 48,849 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 rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 46,024 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 42,527 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 40,593 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 35,405 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 30,054 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 14,914 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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AY08 CTV is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AY08 CTV, 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 AY08 CTV registered?

AY08 CTV is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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