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AT57 SZU

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

199,707 mi
Last recorded199,707 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 199,707 miles

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 186,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 186,959 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 177,323 miles

Nearside Inner cv gaiter slight split

Nearside Outer sill heavily corroded but outside prescribed areas

Fail 7 Aug 2020 177,322 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner cv gaiter slight split

Nearside Outer sill heavily corroded but outside prescribed areas

Nearside parking brake effort weak

Pass 12 Jun 2019 163,208 miles

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

Nearside sill corroded (not structural)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 163,207 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside sill corroded (not structural)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 149,082 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 149,081 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing housing insecure side play (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 149,032 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn driveshaft has excessive sideways movement (2.5.C.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 127,351 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

early corrosion on n/s outer sill

n/s sliding door does not open

Fail 30 Jan 2017 127,350 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

early corrosion on n/s outer sill

n/s sliding door does not open

Pass 2 Feb 2016 115,305 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 115,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 108,330 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 103,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 90,951 miles

signs of leak from fuel tank area

Fail 1 Jul 2013 90,951 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

high level stop lamp not working

signs of leak from fuel tank area

Pass 8 May 2012 73,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

engine oil sump corroded, signs of leakage

front and rear tyres wearing unevenly, tread wearing out on inner edges

rear exhaust corroded

screenwashers weak

Fail 8 May 2012 73,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

engine oil sump corroded, signs of leakage

front and rear tyres wearing unevenly, tread wearing out on inner edges

rear exhaust corroded

screenwashers weak

Pass 17 May 2011 56,755 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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AT57 SZU 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 52.4%.

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

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