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AV08 JJU

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

166,835 mi
Last recorded166,835 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 166,835 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 166,755 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective UNABLE TO OPEN BONNET (3.1 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO CHECK OIL LEVEL (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body panel insecure OUTER WINGLET INSECURE (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted REAR BUMPER MISSING LEAVING BRACKETS EXPOSED (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 162,419 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Also split but does function (1.1.2 (c))

Engine oil leak

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Historic wiper scratch damage (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror cracked but functioning

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Chronic outer wear (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency is low and has only just met requirements indicating the need for adjustment or repair

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 162,419 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to faults unable to test (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Mid sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens degraded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Steel bumper corroded with portions missing and several sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid upper reservoir partially adrift with 1 of 2 fixings not working

Brake pedal wearing smooth Also split but does function (1.1.2 (c))

Engine oil leak

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Historic wiper scratch damage (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror cracked but functioning

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Chronic outer wear (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency is low and has only just met requirements indicating the need for adjustment or repair

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Tyre obviously under inflated All four tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 157,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 157,119 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 151,085 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 151,079 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 149,613 miles

N/S STEERING ARM

Pass 25 Apr 2020 142,042 miles

driveshaft bearing

inner / outer sills slight corrosion

nsf steering arm

oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2020 142,041 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

driveshaft bearing

inner / outer sills slight corrosion

nsf steering arm

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2019 133,048 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 132,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2018 124,380 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 124,380 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing drop link (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 112,580 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 98,030 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE ON THE LIMIT!!

brake pedal rubber wearing

crack in windscreen

high level stop lamp inoperative

rear bushes on front wishbones are deteriorated

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 9 Apr 2016 98,030 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

FRONT TYRES ARE ON THE LIMIT!!

brake pedal rubber wearing

crack in windscreen

high level stop lamp inoperative

rear bushes on front wishbones are deteriorated

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 20 Apr 2015 80,611 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 80,611 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 75,190 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner & outer edge & getting low in tread

slight play in n/s/f lower balljoint

Fail 25 Apr 2014 75,165 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner & outer edge & getting low in tread

slight play in n/s/f lower balljoint

Pass 27 Mar 2013 60,337 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s inner steering rack has slight room in joint

Fail 27 Mar 2013 60,337 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s inner steering rack has slight room in joint

Pass 24 Mar 2012 50,305 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 38,227 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 38,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 JJU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JJU, 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 JJU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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