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AY08 ETX

2008 Ford Pick Up

Black Petrol 5400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,342 mi
Last recorded97,342 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Pick Up83,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 ETX
MakeFord
ModelPick Up
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 97,342 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced BUCK MOUNTING`S RUSTED. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin OUTER BRAKE PAD WEARING THIN. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged LHD. ()

Fail 11 Nov 2025 97,249 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding UNABLE TO SPIN WEEL TO CHECK TESTABLE ITEM`S.( TYRE , WHEEL BEARING ETC). (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced REAR OUTER SILL CORRODED. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced REAR OUTER SILL CORRODED. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced BUCK MOUNTING`S RUSTED. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin OUTER BRAKE PAD WEARING THIN. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged LHD. ()

Pass 11 Nov 2024 93,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced PICK UP MOUNTING CORRODED . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SLIGHT SCREEN DAMAGE. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced PICK UP MOUNTING CORRODED. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 89,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 83,391 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL PERISHED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 77,611 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 71,336 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 65,044 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 61,323 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 61,272 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 55,985 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 55,937 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 49,645 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 43,967 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 36,896 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 36,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 27,919 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 22,346 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Aug 2011 17,687 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Pick Up?

Based on 1,826 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
1,594
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
position lamp(s) not working 30
Brake pipe excessively corroded 26
fog lamp not working 24
parking brake recording little or no effort 22
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AY08 ETX is a 2008 Ford Pick Up in Black with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Ford Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 83,391 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 Pick Up fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY08 ETX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Pick Up is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AY08 ETX registered?

AY08 ETX is a 2008 Ford Pick Up, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is AY08 ETX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY08 ETX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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