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AG08 ORL

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,307 mi
Last recorded216,307 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 ORL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 216,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2020 215,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2019 212,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 212,496 miles

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

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

Fuel hose leaking from filler hose on tan hose perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire from injector area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

broken air con metal\rubber pipes hanging off

hand brake very high

Pass 18 Oct 2018 203,811 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 203,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire around no2 injector area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2017 199,072 miles

front valance trim adrift

hose between tank and filler perished

various heat shields adrift

both rear outer sills starting to corrode

Nearside Front tyre cut in side wall

air con pipe adrift

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 12 Dec 2017 199,072 miles

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

air con pipe adrift

both rear outer sills starting to corrode

front valance trim adrift

hose between tank and filler perished

various heat shields adrift

Pass 19 Dec 2016 189,609 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 171,380 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 158,800 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 149,005 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 141,195 miles

Front reg cracked

N/S/F bumper corner and arch trim damaged

N/S/F inner cv boot small split

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen chipped

Pass 12 Apr 2013 141,195 miles

Front reg cracked

N/S/F bumper corner and arch trim damaged

N/S/F inner cv boot small split

Windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Apr 2012 106,605 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 76,534 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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AG08 ORL is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AG08 ORL, 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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AG08 ORL is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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