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AF08 SJX

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,459 mi
Last recorded128,459 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 SJX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2022 128,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive injector looks damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

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

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

slight misting of fluid on fuel tank

Pass 23 Oct 2020 127,852 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 125,223 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 121,196 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 116,731 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 111,884 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 96,474 miles

high level brake light not working

o/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 15 Apr 2014 96,472 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

brake fluid close to minimum

front brake pads very low, brake discs lipped

high level brake light not working

inner rear brake pads look low

n/s/r brake disc surfaces badly corroded

o/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 9 May 2013 82,792 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rear section heavely deteriated

Pass 21 Apr 2012 67,213 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 67,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 51,146 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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AF08 SJX is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF08 SJX, 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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AF08 SJX is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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