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AM08 AOC

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

242,339 mi
Last recorded242,339 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 242,339 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 242,385 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 232,921 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 223,636 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 223,444 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 219,369 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot split & leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

coolant level low

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

oil leak offside engine area

sills corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2019 216,583 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

gearbox oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2019 216,521 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure damage (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner/outer wall 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner/outer wall 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner/outer wall 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner/outer wall 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

gearbox oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2018 212,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 182,169 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 171,600 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 168,853 miles

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

advise on big oil leak from eng

Fail 8 May 2014 168,853 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

advise on big oil leak from eng

Pass 4 May 2013 121,984 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 89,237 miles

both front tyres scrubbing out inside edges

new brake discs on next brake pad change

Fail 19 Jun 2012 89,237 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres scrubbing out inside edges

new brake discs on next brake pad change

Pass 13 Apr 2011 43,580 miles

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

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

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 AOC is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AM08 AOC, 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 AOC is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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