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AB08 LKA

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

211,132 mi
Last recorded211,132 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 LKA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 211,132 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 206,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 193,647 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake as little reserve travel

Pass 13 May 2020 183,607 miles

Corrosion to outer sills

Fail 13 May 2020 183,604 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion to outer sills

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources X1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 171,037 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 170,784 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, front section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, front section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Centre stop lamp not working

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 157,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 143,620 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2017 143,620 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 126,591 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 35,300 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 94,425 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 81,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2013 81,301 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2012 53,576 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

high-level stop lamp not working

inner CV gaiters slightly deteriorated

nearside wiper blade splitting

reversing light not working

suspect nearside front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 31 May 2012 53,576 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

high-level stop lamp not working

inner CV gaiters slightly deteriorated

nearside wiper blade splitting

reversing light not working

suspect nearside front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Jun 2011 28,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside wiper blade splitting

reversing light not working

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 LKA is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LKA, 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 LKA is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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