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WIG 6988

2008 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

133,350 mi
Last recorded133,350 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit105,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIG 6988
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 133,350 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2026 59,801 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 125,800 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 40,965 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 121,026 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 115,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 108,802 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 104,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 98,569 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 98,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 94,878 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 94,878 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Pass 4 Sep 2018 93,698 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 90,193 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 84,909 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 74,799 miles

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

front wipers poor

Fail 19 Aug 2015 74,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers poor

Pass 15 Aug 2014 62,121 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 50,540 miles

Bonnet stay catch broken

Fail 20 Aug 2013 50,540 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Bonnet stay catch broken

Pass 7 Sep 2012 37,686 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2012 37,683 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2011 26,977 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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WIG 6988 is a 2008 Ford Transit in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WIG 6988, 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 WIG 6988 registered?

WIG 6988 is a 2008 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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