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AO58 VEM

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,689 mi
Last recorded161,689 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 VEM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 161,689 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

outer sills have surface rust

Pass 15 Aug 2017 152,199 miles

Front Anti slip on brake pedal starting to wear one side

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

noise coming from wheel hub when wheels turned by hand (wheels jacked up) require further investigation

Fail 9 Aug 2017 151,706 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Anti slip on brake pedal starting to wear one side

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

noise coming from wheel hub when wheels turned by hand (wheels jacked up) require further investigation

Pass 7 Sep 2016 132,625 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 132,594 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 121,314 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 97,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 74,749 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 74,749 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 48,540 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 48,540 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AO58 VEM is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO58 VEM, 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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AO58 VEM is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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