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AE58 AXC

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,645 mi
Last recorded148,645 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 AXC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 148,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 146,515 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 146,513 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted BUMPER END CAP MISSING (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 144,584 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 143,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 146,298 miles

OUTTER SILLS CORRODED

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 146,298 miles

OUTTER SILLS CORRODED

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 138,230 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 138,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 122,646 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

high level brake light inop

offside rear lamp unit cracked but not effecting lighting

offside secondary mirror broken

Fail 26 Mar 2015 122,384 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

high level brake light inop

offside rear lamp unit cracked but not effecting lighting

offside secondary mirror broken

Pass 2 Apr 2014 105,150 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 105,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wipers not clearing

Pass 21 Nov 2012 80,955 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 63,099 miles

Bonnet damaged

Front number plate damaged

Os door mirror damaged

Slight leak nsf inner driveshaft gaiter

Fail 17 Nov 2011 62,422 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside inner cv gaitor split.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Unable to open bonnet.

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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AE58 AXC is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AE58 AXC, 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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What year was AE58 AXC registered?

AE58 AXC is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 November 2008.

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