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AB08 VND

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

182,649 mi
Last recorded182,649 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 VND
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 182,649 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2021 179,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 176,603 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2018 171,570 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 164,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear sill slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jun 2017 164,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2016 153,623 miles

Front front number plate cracked

Nearside Front slight corrosion on brake pipe

Nearside Front slight play in rack end

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded. strong advise

Nearside Rear slight corrosion on metal brake pipe

Offside Body has slight corrosion along the outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front slight corrosion on metal brake pipe

Offside Front slight play in rack end

Offside Rear front to rear metal brake pipe corroded. strong advise

Fail 6 May 2016 153,618 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill near seat belt mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight play in rack end

Offside Rear front to rear metal brake pipe corroded. strong advise

Front front number plate cracked

Nearside Front slight play in rack end

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded. strong advise

Nearside Rear slight corrosion on metal brake pipe

Offside Body has slight corrosion along the outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front slight corrosion on metal brake pipe

unable to carry out emissions test due to condition of exhaust system

Pass 19 May 2015 139,410 miles

Brake pedal pad worn

Clutch pedal pad missing

Front reg plate damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2015 139,410 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pedal pad worn

Clutch pedal pad missing

Coolant tank empty

Front reg plate damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 May 2014 122,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s rear tyre and n/s front 2.5 mm

Pass 22 May 2014 122,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s rear tyre and n/s front 2.5 mm

Pass 28 May 2013 107,333 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 107,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2012 89,934 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

Fail 15 May 2012 89,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

Pass 18 May 2011 71,854 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 VND is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VND, 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 VND is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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