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AO08 LTU

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

187,358 mi
Last recorded187,358 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 LTU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 187,358 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 187,354 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak under bonnet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted rubbing on driveshaft (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 173,460 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 173,460 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 163,824 miles

slight play in both inner steering rack ends

slight play in near side drop link

Fail 23 Jan 2016 163,824 miles

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

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

slight play in both inner steering rack ends

slight play in near side drop link

Pass 18 Feb 2015 149,391 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 120,069 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen cracked but not impairing your view

Fail 17 Mar 2014 120,069 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen cracked but not impairing your view

Fail 8 Mar 2013 94,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f door seal hanging down.

n/s/r & o/s/r handbrake has no lock out.

n/s/r brake slight binding.

o/s/r handbrake slightly low force.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 94,038 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f door seal hanging down.

n/s/r & o/s/r handbrake has no lock out.

n/s/r brake slight binding.

o/s/r handbrake slightly low force.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 91,199 miles

chip in screen outside of swept area.

chip in screen smaller than 10mm & 40mm.

n/s/f cv boot weeping.

Fail 27 Feb 2012 91,199 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

chip in screen outside of swept area.

chip in screen smaller than 10mm & 40mm.

n/s/f cv boot weeping.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 77,853 miles

Offside Front Upper Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil level low

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 LTU 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 57.1%.

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 LTU, 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 AO08 LTU registered?

AO08 LTU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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