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AV08 FDG

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

212,734 mi
Last recorded212,734 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 FDG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 212,734 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

all wheel rims damaged

corrosion forming on n/.s,,and o/s sills

engine oil leak

n/s sill damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2021 212,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

all wheel rims damaged

corrosion forming on n/.s,,and o/s sills

engine oil leak

n/s sill damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2019 199,443 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

slight play in steering /suspension joints

Fail 14 Oct 2019 199,443 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel system component leaking delivery pipe to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

slight play in steering /suspension joints

Pass 21 May 2018 186,871 miles

Nearside Front Outer track rod end slight play

Offside Outer sill corroding

Fail 21 May 2018 186,870 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer track rod end slight play

Offside Outer sill corroding

Pass 18 Nov 2016 169,910 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 156,349 miles

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

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

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

Offside park brake low effort

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2014 142,066 miles

Engine Management Light On

Exhaust System Rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 130,694 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber is worn

front brake discs are slightly worn and corroded

front brake pads are getting slightly low

nearside rear tyre has stonecut damage in places

some imbalance to front brakes during roller brake test

Fail 9 Dec 2013 130,648 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

advanced freeplay in park brake lever

brake pedal rubber is worn

nearside rear tyre has stonecut damage in places

park brake cable is in poor condition

some imbalance to front brakes during roller brake test

Pass 22 Jan 2013 119,084 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 119,084 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 102,082 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 102,082 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 66,858 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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AV08 FDG is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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