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AC08 ZFX

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

186,385 mi
Last recorded186,385 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2025 186,385 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Excessively damaged. (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Broken at flexi and rear of exhaust missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Valance completely rotten and multiple holes. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner and outer sill holed and rotten. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner and outer sill completely rotten and separated (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Holed through to cords in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Complete underside and all components corroded.

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

Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded Underneath ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 174,895 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres and nearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle suspension components and mounting areas corroded underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2024 174,894 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres and nearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle suspension components and mounting areas corroded underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2023 174,877 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components correded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2023 174,852 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2022 164,521 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 164,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 161,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

brake pipes undersealed

Fail 24 Sep 2021 161,618 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Lower Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 149,582 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 138,807 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 138,786 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 136,365 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 131,374 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 129,809 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

service brake performance limit only just met. brake system may require adjustment.

Fail 6 Jul 2017 129,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

service brake performance limit only just met. brake system may require adjustment.

Pass 22 Jul 2016 112,374 miles

Oil leak ()

emi light on

Pass 20 Jul 2015 92,026 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 65,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 65,600 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 46,227 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Offside front tyre has a cut in the tread

Pass 19 Jul 2012 34,324 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 34,323 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 33,290 miles

Nearside front inner drive shaft cv gator split

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 33,290 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front inner drive shaft cv gator split

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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 ZFX is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 ZFX, 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 ZFX is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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