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AD57 EWM

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

179,656 mi
Last recorded179,656 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 EWM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 179,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper in poor condition

Nearside headlamp lens faded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside mirror in poor condition

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 179,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside headlamp lens faded

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper in poor condition

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside mirror in poor condition

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 169,311 miles

Front radiator support bracket in poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corrossion

Fail 1 Jul 2021 169,311 miles

Front radiator support bracket in poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corrossion

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 157,345 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

underside and sills corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2020 157,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

underside and sills corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2019 137,815 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 137,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 126,610 miles

radiator lower support badly corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2018 126,609 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

radiator lower support badly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2017 115,824 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 115,672 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel tank damp.

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 104,239 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 104,239 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front. (4.1.E.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 91,342 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 91,342 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 77,040 miles

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

oily around turbo boost pipe

Pass 2 Jan 2014 77,040 miles

oily around turbo boost pipe

Pass 3 Jan 2013 62,666 miles

Offside rear lamp cluster lens cracked

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 51,124 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear lamp lens cracked

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 51,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside rear lamp lens cracked

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 37,973 miles

Front Discs Corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Discs Badly Corroded

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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AD57 EWM is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AD57 EWM, 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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AD57 EWM is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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