MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,734 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Outer track rod end slight play
Offside Outer sill corroding
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
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) ()
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
Engine Management Light On
Exhaust System Rusty
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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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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