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AJ57 LWO

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,658 mi
Last recorded122,658 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 LWO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 122,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear passenger side rear sill corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2025 114,684 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts to flexibility pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 111,527 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 111,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 107,661 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 102,754 miles

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

minor oil leak from sump

Pass 8 Jun 2021 97,100 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 97,096 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2020 90,072 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 84,145 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 84,145 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 74,922 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 69,361 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 69,361 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 59,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 50,369 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 41,165 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 34,138 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 27,401 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 18,376 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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AJ57 LWO is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ57 LWO, 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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AJ57 LWO is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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