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BF08 TGN

2008 Fiat Ducato

Green Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

223,272 mi
Last recorded223,272 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Ducato38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 TGN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 223,272 miles

offside front sill holed/corroded outwith prescibed areas

Fail 5 Nov 2024

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

offside front inner sill holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas

Pass 3 Nov 2023 216,484 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 216,475 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 203,042 miles

nearside front shock absorber damp

offside front wishbone bush started to split

Pass 27 Oct 2021 196,660 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 196,344 miles

Both front shock absorber bodies badly corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 196,344 miles

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

Both front shock absorber bodies badly corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 196,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Both front shock absorber bodies badly corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 196,052 miles

Central main exhaust box corroded

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front repeater lamp lense damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2019 196,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in thread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central main exhaust box corroded

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front repeater lamp lense damaged

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

slight dampness at fuel filter

Pass 17 Sep 2018 195,874 miles

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

Offside Front side repeater lense missing but not showing white light

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

bulb failure warning light on dash but no bulbs out

Pass 6 Sep 2017 195,209 miles

Engine malfunction lamp indicates fault

Nearside Front Upper side marker light not working

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017 195,209 miles

Central Rear Brake lever locking device missing Handbrake lever (3.5.1l)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Engine malfunction lamp indicates fault

Nearside Front Upper side marker light not working

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 194,601 miles

Engine management warning light indicates fault

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 194,601 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working marker light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Engine management warning light indicates fault

Nearside Front high level marker light not working

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 193,924 miles

eml on

Fail 27 Aug 2015 193,924 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

eml on

Pass 15 Oct 2014 193,416 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 193,416 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 191,450 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 136,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 59,537 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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BF08 TGN is a 2008 Fiat Ducato in Green with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2008 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 38,036 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 Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF08 TGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat Ducato is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BF08 TGN is a 2008 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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