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AY08 ELC

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,838 mi
Last recorded68,838 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 68,838 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2026 68,838 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 65,928 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 65,928 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 62,533 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 61,407 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 58,186 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 57,299 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 54,733 miles

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

Offside steering rack gaiter misted

Pass 4 May 2018 49,550 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 May 2018 49,545 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded leaking (2.3.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 46,763 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all tyres perished

Pass 19 Apr 2016 43,437 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 40,073 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 39,697 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 May 2014 35,896 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 33,678 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 32,030 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 31,854 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 31,854 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 30,414 miles

e m light on

Fail 3 May 2011 30,410 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

e m light on

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 ELC is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 AY08 ELC, 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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AY08 ELC is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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