2008 Ford Transit · 50,452 MOT tests
2008 Ford Transit reliability
2008 Ford Transits fail 48.1% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 24 Transit years (50,452 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transits: 36.7%)
- 48.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transits: 36.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 138,625
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 50,452
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 4.9% of tests fail here (111% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 35% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Ford Transit
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics26.9%
- Suspension25.7%
- Brakes17.3%
- Body, chassis and structure14.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.5%
- Steering5.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 8.96%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Position lamp not working 7.28%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 6.31%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Registration plate lamp not working 5.94%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 5.64%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Body structure corroded, rigidity reduced 3.54%
Serious corrosion in the body structure weakens crash protection and handling, so specialist inspection is essential.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (24.98%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (18.05%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (15.52%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.86%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.01%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.54%)
Other years
Every Ford Transit year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Ford Transit reliable?
2008 Ford Transits fail 48.1% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 24 Transit years (50,452 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Ford Transit MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (8.96% of tests), position lamp not working (7.28% of tests), stop lamp not working (6.31% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Ford Transit have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Ford Transit shows 138,625 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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