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AP08 EJU

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,298 mi
Last recorded145,298 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 EJU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 145,298 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 137,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 131,999 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 128,370 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak, radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo / oil feed return (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2021 123,547 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer sill is corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively ruffe in rotation (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer sill is corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 122,079 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill is corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front sill is corroded front to back

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively rufe in rotation (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill is corroded front to back

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 122,078 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill is corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front sill is corroded front to back

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively rufe in rotation (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill is corroded front to back

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 112,992 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode at fixing clips. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

engine management light on, before July 2008 model year a(advise)

Pass 20 Apr 2018 108,784 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 101,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 101,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 92,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2015 82,446 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 73,334 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 73,334 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 61,809 miles

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2012 51,860 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 51,858 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre brake light not working

Pass 27 May 2011 33,451 miles

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

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

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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AP08 EJU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AP08 EJU, 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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AP08 EJU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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