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AV08 JHZ

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

174,092 mi
Last recorded174,092 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 174,092 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 168,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 168,093 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 163,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 163,410 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 above spring (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 157,985 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 155,326 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 148,970 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2017 139,183 miles

Nearside Front wiper split

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating

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

both front coil springs corroded

brake and clutch pedal anti-slip pads deteriorating

various leaks engine bay area

Fail 22 May 2017 139,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wiper split

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating

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

both front coil springs corroded

brake and clutch pedal anti-slip pads deteriorating

various leaks engine bay area

Pass 12 May 2016 123,441 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both fuel tank rubber pipes perishing,advise replaceing

front pads worn,discs slight corrosion advise thickness checking

intercooler pipes split

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

slight brake fluctuation on rear brakes

Fail 12 May 2016 123,441 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both fuel tank rubber pipes perishing,advise replaceing

front pads worn,discs slight corrosion advise thickness checking

intercooler pipes split

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

slight brake fluctuation on rear brakes

Pass 22 May 2015 109,028 miles

advise spare tyre replaceing

footbrake anti-slip starting to split

front pads getting low

high level brake light inoperative benefit given

high pressure fuel pipes slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre getting low on edge,a few deep cuts advise replaceing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and underinflated advise replaceing

oil leak

radiator leaking

rubber fuel pipes to tank perishing advise replaceing

slight windscreen damage

Fail 22 May 2015 109,028 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise spare tyre replaceing

footbrake anti-slip starting to split

front pads getting low

high level brake light inoperative benefit given

high pressure fuel pipes slightly corroded

n/s number plate light slightly dim

n/s/r tyre getting low on edge,a few deep cuts advise replaceing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and underinflated advise replaceing

oil leak

radiator leaking

rear brakes sticking slightly

rubber fuel pipes to tank perishing advise replaceing

slight windscreen damage

Pass 9 May 2014 92,113 miles

(1) Offside rear tyre deteriorated close to limit.

(1) Spare tyre worn below limit.

(3) Nearside drive shaft inner gater deteriorated close to limit.

(5) Radiator deteriorated.

Fail 9 May 2014 92,113 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

(1) Both wiper blades poor.

(1) Centre exhaust heat shield insecure.

(1) Centre exhaust rubber mounting missing.

(1) Offside drive shaft inner bearing worn close to limit.

(1) Offside rear tyre deteriorated close to limit.

(1) Spare tyre worn below limit.

(3) Both front drive shaft inner gaters deteriorated close to limit.

(5) Radiator deteriorated.

Pass 3 May 2013 74,123 miles

(4) Both inner drive shaft gaters deteriorated close to limit.

(9) Offside front outer anti roll bar link worn slightly.

Fail 3 May 2013 74,123 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

(1) Both wiper blades poor.

(4) Both inner drive shaft gaters deteriorated close to limit.

(9) Offside front outer anti roll bar link worn slightly.

Pass 11 May 2012 56,905 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge advise tracking check when tyres replaced

slight windscreen damage

Pass 26 May 2011 40,942 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs very poor on inner faces.

Slight bind on rear brakes.

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge (bald)

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.

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 JHZ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JHZ, 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 JHZ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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