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AF10 VBU

2010 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

147,449 mi
Last recorded147,449 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Transit Connect98,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF10 VBU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 147,449 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 147,449 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 136,933 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 126,151 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both os and ns (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 126,076 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns outer sill centre location (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both os and ns (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn out inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 121,534 miles

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak engine

rear discs corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2023 121,534 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak engine

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2022 119,546 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

inner cv boot perished

Fail 15 Jan 2022 119,546 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

inner cv boot perished

Pass 16 Jan 2021 117,715 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside front inner cv boot pin holed

Fail 16 Jan 2021 117,715 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside front inner cv boot pin holed

Pass 21 Jan 2020 116,898 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside front inner cv boot pin holed

oil leak engine

Fail 20 Jan 2020 116,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded

nearside front inner cv boot pin holed

oil leak engine

Pass 2 Jan 2019 111,208 miles

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

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

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

exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2018 105,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2018 105,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2017 94,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 85,135 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 85,135 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 76,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 66,086 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 66,086 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2013 54,076 miles

O/S/R Tyre Slightly Perished

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

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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AF10 VBU is a 2010 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2010 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 98,497 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 AF10 VBU, 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 16 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF10 VBU is a 2010 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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