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AJ08 ETJ

2016 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

152,026 mi
Last recorded152,026 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit Connect78,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 ETJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 152,026 miles

Heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear tyre nearing limit

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

Slight chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Jul 2025 146,136 miles

Front no.plate slightly deteriorated

Heat shield insecure

Offside Rear tyre nearing limit

Slight chip in windscreen

Windscreen slightly scored

Pass 30 Jul 2024 143,299 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre nearing limit

Offside Rear tyre nearing limit

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 135,422 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear brake pads nearing limit

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 116,242 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 116,237 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 103,792 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 93,099 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 86,695 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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AJ08 ETJ is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 78,970 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 AJ08 ETJ, 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 10 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ08 ETJ registered?

AJ08 ETJ is a 2016 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is AJ08 ETJ safe to buy?

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