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AD08 OXH

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

186,352 mi
Last recorded186,352 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 OXH
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 186,352 miles

Both headlights deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and NSF (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

EML

Offside Front side light dim

Fail 30 Jun 2026 186,351 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer body sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and slight movement os inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and nsf pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak multiple leaks

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides misted with os close to fail (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level nw (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine MIL lamp on

front tyres inner edges wearing/worn

reverse light nw

Pass 31 Mar 2025 185,985 miles

Both headlights slightly deteriorated

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

EML illuminated

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 185,942 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by shock absorber fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine MIL light on

reverse light nw

Pass 1 Mar 2024 184,428 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Inner and outer sills corroded

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber mount corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play and gaiter slightly deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension spring hanger area's corrroded

Fail 1 Mar 2024 184,428 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Inner and outer sills corroded

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber mount corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play and gaiter slightly deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension spring hanger area's corrroded

Pass 7 Mar 2023 179,376 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 179,361 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 170,292 miles

reverse lights not working but pre 2009

Fail 25 Oct 2021 170,290 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light is on (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front INNER CV BOOT SPLIT

reverse lights not working but pre 2009

Pass 22 Oct 2020 159,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 159,315 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light is on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 150,358 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 150,355 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 146,202 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 131,344 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 131,341 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 115,355 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 115,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 96,791 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 96,788 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 81,518 miles

windscreen cracked low down

Fail 23 Nov 2013 81,518 miles

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

windscreen cracked low down

Pass 14 Nov 2012 67,171 miles

front tyres bald on inside edges

Pass 23 Nov 2011 48,037 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 39,045 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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AD08 OXH is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 AD08 OXH, 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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AD08 OXH is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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