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133,115 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Creaking noise when steering
Engine light on dash
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box outer skin rusting
chip in windscreen
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box outer skin rusting
chip in windscreen
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
chip in windscreen
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
chip in windscreen
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking filler neck to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mount fixing,box outer skin rusting away (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
chip in windscreen
exhaust box outer skin rusting
nearside front and rear tyres 3mm
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
chip in windscreen
exhaust box outer skin rusting
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)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear 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)
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AK08 GDU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AK08 GDU, 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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AK08 GDU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 March 2008.
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