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AU08 RLO

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

175,065 mi
Last recorded175,065 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 RLO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 175,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 171,313 miles

Offside Front Steering rack end has slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2022 163,727 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 163,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 159,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 155,055 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 147,166 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 147,123 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Fuel hose leaking filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 142,590 miles

All tyre valves perishing

O/s/f inner steering rack joint slight play

Pass 22 Mar 2017 141,546 miles

O/s inner steering rack joint slight play

Tyre valves perishing

Fail 22 Mar 2017 141,546 miles

O/s inner steering rack joint slight play

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre valves perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2016 140,987 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 139,406 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 133,242 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 121,446 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 107,091 miles

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

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

Steering rack slightly damp

Pass 25 Mar 2011 97,370 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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AU08 RLO is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AU08 RLO, 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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AU08 RLO is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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