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AE58 AYS

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,575 mi
Last recorded45,575 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 45,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fro9m hose to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 45,575 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fro9m hose to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 44,048 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 44,048 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 43,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 43,008 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 42,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM HOSE BACK (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM HOSE BACK (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 42,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 41,590 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 40,003 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 38,458 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 35,296 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 35,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 30,733 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 27,818 miles

offside front tyre valve perished

Fail 24 Nov 2014 27,818 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre valve perished

Pass 14 Nov 2013 23,688 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 19,200 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 14,819 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 14,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 AYS is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AYS, 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 AYS registered?

AE58 AYS is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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