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AE08 GCD

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

188,771 mi
Last recorded188,771 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 GCD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2024 188,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 182,848 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 182,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2021 174,808 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 163,482 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2020 163,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 163,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected steering arm excess movement (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 130,740 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component boot (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 130,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component boot (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 123,240 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) large amount of play ()

Offside mirror assembly damaged

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

glow plug loom corroded and adrift

Fail 12 Jun 2018 123,240 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) large amount of play ()

Offside mirror assembly damaged

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

glow plug loom corroded and adrift

Pass 14 Jun 2017 117,906 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 117,905 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 115,153 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Large stonechip outside of swept area (O/S of windscreen)

O/S mirror casing damaged, currently covered up by tape

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 115,153 miles

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipes corroded

Large stonechip outside of swept area (O/S of windscreen)

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

O/S mirror casing damaged, currently covered up by tape

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 112,242 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 112,242 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 109,775 miles

damage to front screen not in swept area

front wiper blades poor

Pass 24 May 2013 107,265 miles

winderscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 23 May 2013 107,265 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

winderscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 25 May 2012 99,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 65,471 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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AE08 GCD 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 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 AE08 GCD, 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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AE08 GCD is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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