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AO08 XJN

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,507 mi
Last recorded148,507 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 XJN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 148,507 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 141,803 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight deterioration, no ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2019 141,803 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight deterioration, no ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 129,385 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 129,385 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 120,135 miles

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

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

slight deterioration to fuel neck pipe

Fail 25 Oct 2017 120,135 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight deterioration to fuel neck pipe

Pass 26 Oct 2016 109,797 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link rubber boot. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip not causing any problems but may need repairing. (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link rubber boot. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 100,230 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking.

Pass 28 Oct 2014 88,423 miles

Exhaust box deteriated

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 88,423 miles

Exhaust box deteriated

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 81,710 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 74,778 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 74,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 64,448 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 64,448 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XJN is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XJN, 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 XJN registered?

AO08 XJN is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AO08 XJN safe to buy?

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