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AJ57 TKD

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

261,516 mi
Last recorded261,516 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 TKD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 261,516 miles

Offside Rear bumper cracked

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 24 Apr 2019 261,513 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear BUMPER CRACKED

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 261,513 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) BOTH FRONT INNER RACK ENDS (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear BUMPER CRACKED

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 249,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal anti slip rubber deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2018 249,827 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear heat shield insecure

brake pedal anti slip rubber deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2017 229,901 miles

EML on

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Mar 2017 229,899 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

EML on

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2016 209,012 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel os,ns (2.2.A.1b)

advise clutch/brake pedal rubbers wearing smooth

engine light faults

Fail 23 Feb 2016 209,011 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating os,ns (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit os,ns (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel os,ns (2.2.A.1b)

engine light faults

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively os,ns (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 195,553 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 195,552 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 180,928 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 180,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pads low

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 165,296 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 165,295 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 147,486 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 127,457 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 127,275 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine Management Light on

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

Offside 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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AJ57 TKD is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 AJ57 TKD, 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 TKD is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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