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AP08 RUH

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,781 mi
Last recorded64,781 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 64,781 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 64,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 64,531 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mounting missing. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Outer sill corroded but not holed.

Pass 5 Jan 2024 64,325 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 63,392 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 62,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe near to flexi joint. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe near to flexi joint. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 62,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe near to flexi joint. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe near to flexi joint. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 62,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded Connecting to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded (under drivers door)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 59,803 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 59,803 miles

Fuel hose leaking tank hose (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 57,198 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 22 Jun 2017 52,357 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 52,274 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 46,683 miles

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

Rear fuel pipe deteriorated

Fail 13 Jun 2016 46,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fuel pipe deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2015 41,908 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 41,908 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 36,688 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 30,663 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 25,536 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 19,080 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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AP08 RUH is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RUH, 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 RUH is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AP08 RUH safe to buy?

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