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AJ57 WZP

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Purple Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,515 mi
Last recorded153,515 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 WZP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 153,515 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 153,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 149,604 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 144,144 miles

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

Nail in tyre BOTH REAR TYRES ()

O/S/F TYRE HAS UNEVEN WEAR ON INNER EDGE

Pass 6 Mar 2020 140,917 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 140,915 miles

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

Central Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 132,098 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 119,285 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 115,991 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 113,126 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2015 107,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front seat ha s a child seat fitrted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 107,889 miles

Oil leak

nearside front seat ha s a child seat fitrted

Pass 6 Feb 2014 100,487 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2013 89,505 miles

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

centre stop light not working

front wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 4 Feb 2013 89,505 miles

centre stop light not working

front wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 9 Feb 2012 85,182 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 85,181 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 77,048 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 WZP is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Purple with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WZP, 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 WZP is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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