2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Ford Transit MOT pass rate and common faults

11,941 MOT tests in 2024. 52.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time52.8%
Failed or needed repairs47.3%
Typical mileage at test139,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,941 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.8%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.0%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.9%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.2%
  5. Stop lamp: not working5.2%
  6. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced4.8%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.7%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.7%
  9. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.3%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics42.1%
  2. Suspension40.0%
  3. Brakes29.3%
  4. Body & chassis20.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks10.2%
  7. Tyres5.7%
  8. Steering5.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded29.2%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Ford Transit?

In 2024, 52.8% of 2008 Ford Transit cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,941 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Ford Transit?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Ford Transit reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).