MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,123 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front brake discs inner surfaces corroded
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
FRONT OFFSIDE TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE
REAR NEARSIDE WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
SLIGHT CRACKING ON REAR NEARSIDE TYRE INNER SIDE WALL
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
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
n/s/f inner cv boot split
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
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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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