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AO08 VOP

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,920 mi
Last recorded89,920 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2023 89,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 86,587 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2022 86,587 miles

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 85,135 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 83,018 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 79,732 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 74,674 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2017 74,674 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 67,610 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre low inner edge

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

centre exhaust corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2015 63,053 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f driveshaft inner boot small hole

o/s/f diveshaft inner boot perishing

rear exhaust box corrosion

slight corrosion front discs

Fail 23 Apr 2015 63,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 58,575 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Mar 2013 54,370 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perished

small oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,718 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 47,003 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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AO08 VOP is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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