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AO08 CJE

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

177,174 mi
Last recorded177,174 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 CJE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 177,174 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 169,842 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 162,184 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sills corroded both sides

Pass 18 Jan 2023 155,140 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 149,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 149,494 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 142,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 131,886 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jun 2019 131,867 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jul 2018 118,305 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 118,305 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 106,759 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 106,759 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 96,185 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 96,185 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in rack

Fail 12 Jul 2016 96,151 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight play in rack

Pass 9 Jul 2015 84,303 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 84,301 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 74,638 miles

silencer deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2014 74,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 73,320 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2014 73,320 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 60,458 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads geting low

Pass 16 Feb 2012 48,917 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 38,334 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 38,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AO08 CJE is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AO08 CJE, 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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AO08 CJE is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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