MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,649 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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) ()
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))
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.
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))
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 ()
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 ()
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
centre exhaust corroded
front number plate damaged
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
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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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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