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AT57 SZF

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

174,581 mi
Last recorded174,581 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 SZF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 174,581 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))

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

all underside heavily corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2026 174,578 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

all underside heavily corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2025 172,793 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 163,969 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 158,684 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 147,265 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated needs re clipping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 133,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 133,686 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 121,490 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 121,486 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 109,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 97,362 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear door stop lamp not working

Fail 21 Mar 2016 97,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear door stop lamp not working nail in O/S/R tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2015 82,615 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 63,515 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2014 63,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2013 63,251 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 63,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 55,250 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 47,209 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 33,109 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 33,109 miles

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

front wiper blades split

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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AT57 SZF is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AT57 SZF, 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 AT57 SZF registered?

AT57 SZF is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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The MOT history for AT57 SZF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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