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AB08 GXL

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

83,028 mi
Last recorded83,028 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 GXL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 83,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 82,558 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 81,721 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 81,168 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 80,203 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 78,996 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 77,629 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 75,056 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 70,779 miles

Rear both tyres Pershing in treads

Fail 3 Jul 2017 70,779 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Rear both tyres Pershing in treads

Pass 31 May 2016 65,262 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 59,968 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 55,221 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 55,221 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 49,601 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 43,581 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 39,889 miles

slight damage to windscreen

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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AB08 GXL is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GXL, 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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What year was AB08 GXL registered?

AB08 GXL is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is AB08 GXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 GXL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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