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AM08 NPZ

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

179,249 mi
Last recorded179,249 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 179,249 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 179,248 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 175,843 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jan 2024 175,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2023 172,130 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 172,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 167,323 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 162,351 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer cill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And a cut to outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 162,351 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer cill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And a cut to outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 158,687 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [both by filler neck] (1.1.11 (c))

Rear bumper caps missing

steering column noisy

Fail 21 Feb 2020 158,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [both by filler neck] (1.1.11 (c))

Rear bumper caps missing

parking brake needs attention

steering column noisy

Pass 15 Feb 2019 149,904 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

slight damage to n/s front subfrane by bottom arm mounting

Fail 14 Feb 2019 149,904 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 140,894 miles

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

Fail 20 Feb 2018 140,894 miles

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 124,491 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 124,491 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 100,390 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 100,390 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 67,784 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 67,784 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 56,603 miles

o/ inner c/v boot leaking grease.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 46,729 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 46,729 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 39,097 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 39,097 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 35,956 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 NPZ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 NPZ, 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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What year was AM08 NPZ registered?

AM08 NPZ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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