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AO08 VNU

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

206,630 mi
Last recorded206,630 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 206,630 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 192,980 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 180,642 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 165,647 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 161,428 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 150,764 miles

Nearside rear bumper deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 150,764 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear bumper deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 17 May 2014 130,804 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 108,897 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 86,497 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r reverse light lense cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2012 86,497 miles

n/s/r reverse light lense cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2011 62,668 miles

n/s/f inner driveshaft gatier split

n/s/reverse light lense cracked

Fail 8 Mar 2011 62,668 miles

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

n/s/f inner driveshaft gatier split

n/s/reverse light lense cracked

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 VNU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO08 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

AO08 VNU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AO08 VNU safe to buy?

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