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AC08 ZFW

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

179,376 mi
Last recorded179,376 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 ZFW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 179,376 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 168,834 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 168,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 159,373 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 149,616 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 148,973 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 133,978 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 117,559 miles

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2015 98,451 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 80,250 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 80,041 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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)

high level brake light inop

rear exhaust box breaking away

Pass 7 Aug 2013 62,689 miles

High level stop light n/w

Fail 7 Aug 2013 62,689 miles

High level stop light n/w

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 50,262 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play, near-side anti roll bar, vertical link.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 50,262 miles

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

Slight play, near-side anti roll bar, vertical link.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 39,924 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2011 39,924 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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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AC08 ZFW 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 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 AC08 ZFW, 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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AC08 ZFW is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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