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AM08 AEF

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,983 mi
Last recorded138,983 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 AEF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2022 138,983 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning center light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sills corroded

under body corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2020 125,329 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and multiple suspension components corroded but not seriously effecting its strength causing a sharp edge or projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 125,306 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion to rear inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion to rear outer and inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 123,006 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Fail 1 Nov 2016 122,993 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Pass 7 Sep 2015 116,615 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine management light on

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 116,615 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jul 2014 111,778 miles

Oil leak

engine management light illuminated

Pass 20 Mar 2013 89,951 miles

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

radiator cross member damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2013 89,951 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

radiator cross member damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2012 67,649 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 44,414 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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AM08 AEF is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AM08 AEF, 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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AM08 AEF is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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