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AK08 MLG

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

117,123 mi
Last recorded117,123 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 MLG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2025 117,123 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER AND INNER SILL.... (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment INNER RACK JOINT... (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION...

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

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

HEADLAMP LENSES VERY FADED...

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 114,807 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION..

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) VERY WORN.. ()

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 114,805 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL.. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION..

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) VERY WORN.. ()

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 114,207 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION...

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated HUB BALL JOINT.. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

SLIGHT SIGNS OF TYRES RUBBING INNER ARCHES..

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 114,207 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective VERY FADED.. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN.. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL... (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN.. (4.1.2 (c))

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION...

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated HUB BALL JOINT.. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

SLIGHT SIGNS OF TYRES RUBBING INNER ARCHES..

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 110,916 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion To Underside And Suspension..

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated HUB BALL JOINT.. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 110,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER SHOULDER CRACKED TO CORDS.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion To Underside And Suspension..

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated HUB BALL JOINT.. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 110,235 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE AND DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (e))

PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE ONLY JUST MET...

SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE ONLY JUST MET...

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 110,231 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn HUB BALL JOINT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN.. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

HEADLAMP LENSES FADED.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE AND DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 103,948 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS. (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE VERY WORN. ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 99,700 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective FADED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE VERY WORN ()

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 99,699 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective FADED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE VERY WORN ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 96,806 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 4 Aug 2015 95,495 miles

O/S/R Tyre Bald Inner Edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 95,495 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R Tyre Bald Inner Edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 91,997 miles

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

both front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2014 91,997 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 85,308 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 66,286 miles

FRONT OFFSIDE TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

REAR NEARSIDE WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

SLIGHT CRACKING ON REAR NEARSIDE TYRE INNER SIDE WALL

Fail 21 Jul 2012 66,286 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

FRONT OFFSIDE TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

REAR NEARSIDE WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

SLIGHT CRACKING ON REAR NEARSIDE TYRE INNER SIDE WALL

Pass 25 Jul 2011 60,415 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 25 Jul 2011 60,415 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f inner cv boot split

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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AK08 MLG is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MLG, 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 MLG is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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