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AB57 MOD

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

166,135 mi
Last recorded166,135 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB57 MOD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 166,135 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody surface corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2024 164,124 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 157,898 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 157,898 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 144,064 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and slight corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair nearside and offside (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 141,201 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 141,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 140,034 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 140,031 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 140,025 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s o/s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 125,024 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 125,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

front to rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Nov 2017 97,747 miles

engine management light on

front coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 5 Nov 2016 68,670 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 51,583 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 42,524 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/side inner cv boot split

Fail 26 Nov 2013 35,694 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 35,694 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 30,345 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 30,345 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 24,075 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2011 18,939 miles

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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AB57 MOD is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AB57 MOD, 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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AB57 MOD is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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The MOT history for AB57 MOD shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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