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AM08 NRN

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,829 mi
Last recorded147,829 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 147,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes behind front sub frame. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flex is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 147,824 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL is on. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes behind front sub frame. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake gives little or no effort. N/S 50kgf, O/S 235kgf.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flex is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 141,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)

eml light on

Pass 14 Oct 2016 128,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust heatshield loose

eml light on

slight sweat at fuel tank

small cut n/s/f tyre

small cut o/s/f tyre

Fail 13 Oct 2016 128,818 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel leak at injectors (7.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust heatshield loose

eml light on

slight sweat at fuel tank

small cut n/s/f tyre

small cut o/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2015 111,352 miles

both front wipers smearing screen

fuel tank heatshield loose

Fail 10 Oct 2015 111,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes to load sensing valve at side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

both front wipers smearing screen

fuel tank heatshield loose

Pass 9 Oct 2014 88,979 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 88,979 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet release sticking

heat shields loose

Pass 4 Oct 2013 67,779 miles

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

exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2012 50,728 miles

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

both front wipers smearing screen

Pass 2 Sep 2011 30,716 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 30,716 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 30,652 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 NRN is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NRN, 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 NRN is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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