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AA08 OYW

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,312 mi
Last recorded176,312 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 OYW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 176,312 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 175,901 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 175,541 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 175,176 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 174,193 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 172,531 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 159,732 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2017 143,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cut in tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Oil leak to engine and gearbox

Rear cargo doors can not be opened from outside of vehicle

Slight noise to n/side front wheel when rotated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip does not materially effect drivers view of road (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2017 143,403 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe by mount holed and blowing (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box holed and blowing (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cut in tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Oil leak to engine and gearbox

Rear cargo doors can not be opened from outside of vehicle

Slight noise to n/side front wheel when rotated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip does not materially effect drivers view of road (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2016 123,405 miles

bad oil leak

exhaust blow from exhaust box

nearside and offside steering rack gaiters distorted

Fail 9 May 2016 123,405 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

bad oil leak

exhaust blow from exhaust box

nearside and offside steering rack gaiters distorted

Pass 6 May 2015 105,210 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 6 May 2015 105,210 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2014 77,932 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2013 53,351 miles

n/s/r brake binding

Fail 4 May 2013 53,351 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 4 May 2012 21,593 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 6,164 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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AA08 OYW is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 101,348 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA08 OYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AA08 OYW is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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