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AF08 XBE

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,396 mi
Last recorded84,396 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 XBE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 84,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2025 83,431 miles

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 5 Mar 2024 81,178 miles

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))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 81,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 78,682 miles

Injector seal has slight leak

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 75,846 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 72,215 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack nearside of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

both front wipers smear slightly

exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2021 72,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack nearside of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

both front wipers smear slightly

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on outside

Pass 24 Mar 2020 68,753 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in nearside of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 65,506 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 61,881 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear silencer slightly corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Mar 2017 57,127 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 53,471 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 47,919 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 42,438 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 35,732 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 35,732 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 29,623 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,551 miles

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

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 XBE is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XBE, 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 XBE registered?

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

Is AF08 XBE safe to buy?

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