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AE57 DGU

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,947 mi
Last recorded128,947 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 DGU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 128,947 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 127,888 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 127,888 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 127,355 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

front brake discs rusty

rear abs wires insecure

Fail 29 Mar 2022 127,335 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

front brake discs rusty

rear abs wires insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2019 115,211 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 106,139 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 106,130 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 101,943 miles

Body has slight corrosion both r/h and l/h outersills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 101,943 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion both r/h and l/h outersills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 93,480 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 78,559 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 78,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 66,002 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 56,654 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 54,808 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 54,808 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 50,750 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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AE57 DGU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE57 DGU, 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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AE57 DGU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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