MOT Status
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218,487 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ignition key deteriorating
o/s sill deteriorating
rear bumper deteriorating
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
ignition key deteriorating
o/s sill deteriorating
rear bumper deteriorating
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes in wheel arches slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear rear bumper heavily corroded on n/s
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes in wheel arches slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear rear bumper heavily corroded on n/s
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both inner / outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both wipers deteriorating
engine oil cooler leaking oil
n/s/r hand brake result indicates repairs may be needed next MOT
rear bumper heavy corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Lower sill corroded
Offside Lower sill corroded
Rear bumper has corrosion
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
back box pipe corroded (2 pin holes)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
back box pipe corroded (2 pin holes)
o/s/f washer jet part blocked.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside front wiper blade split
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AB08 GUH is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 AB08 GUH, 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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AB08 GUH is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 June 2008.
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