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AV08 DWL

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

141,973 mi
Last recorded141,973 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 DWL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 141,973 miles

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

E.M.L.on at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer sill holed but outside any prescribed area

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

Parking brake 16%

Fail 1 Nov 2022 141,156 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

E.M.L.on at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer sill holed but outside any prescribed area

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

Parking brake 16%

Pass 16 Nov 2021 119,862 miles

E.M.L. on

Nearside Outer sill corroded but just outside suspension prescribed area

Fail 13 Nov 2021 119,861 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light hole in lens (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of BOTH front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

E.M.L. on

Nearside Outer sill corroded but just outside suspension prescribed area

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light faded (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 107,963 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 107,963 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 102,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 93,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 86,824 miles

condition of centre exhaust box .

condition of front screen (scratches) .

Fail 31 Oct 2017 86,824 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

condition of centre exhaust box .

condition of front screen (scratches) .

Pass 28 Oct 2016 76,948 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 66,826 miles

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

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

condition of centre exhaust box .

condition of spare tyre .

Fail 26 Oct 2015 66,826 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

condition of centre exhaust box .

condition of spare tyre .

Pass 23 Oct 2014 58,099 miles

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

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

condition of drivers seat base .

condition of front screen (scratches) .

Pass 29 Oct 2013 49,966 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

condition of front screen (scratches).

condition of secondary tow socket .

condition of steering rack (operation).

Pass 1 Nov 2012 42,151 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 42,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 38,511 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear bumper end caps missing

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

misting of fuel around fuel tank and fuel filler neck hose onto tank in poor condition

ns outer bodysill damaged

nsr tyre deteriorated on sidewalls

osf door mirror damaged but secure

spare wheel missing

towbar electric socket damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2012 38,427 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear bumper end caps missing

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

misting of fuel around fuel tank and fuel filler neck hose onto tank in poor condition

ns outer bodysill damaged

nsr tyre deteriorated on sidewalls

osf door mirror damaged but secure

spare wheel missing

towbar electric socket damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2011 28,612 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 28,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AV08 DWL 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 61.9%.

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 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 AV08 DWL, 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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AV08 DWL is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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