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AF08 XAX

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,395 mi
Last recorded120,395 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 XAX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 120,395 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 120,932 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 116,006 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also Exhaust system is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 103,810 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 93,688 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 81,331 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2016 69,291 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 69,287 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 83,863 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 83,863 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,925 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 47,925 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 39,990 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2012 33,938 miles

front number plate cracked

high level brake light bulb inop

o/s/f tyre depth low

Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,862 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 XAX is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF08 XAX registered?

AF08 XAX is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is AF08 XAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 XAX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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