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AV08 JJY

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

179,226 mi
Last recorded179,226 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2024 179,226 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper corner missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Both front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

EML illuminated

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt heavily perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced entire outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre out of shape and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced entire outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre out of shape and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Significant damage to nearside rear bodywork - unlikely to injure if grazed or contacted.

Under bonnet - fuel filter pipe clips loose.

Pass 13 Jan 2023 169,715 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jan 2023 169,715 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 167,046 miles

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

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

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

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 167,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 150,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 5.1mm @centre of tread. 195/65R15 91H. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 150,299 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn N/S and O/S inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel hose leaking Fuel filler tube to fuel tank hose. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Coolant leak Radiator. ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting missing. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 5.1mm @centre of tread. 195/65R15 91H. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 142,677 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front brake discs pitted on inner faces

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

both front and offside rear brake pipes corroded

corrosion forming on offside and nearside outer and offside rear inner sill areas

offside and nearside front indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 8 Jan 2020 142,610 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front brake discs pitted on inner faces

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

both front and offside rear brake pipes corroded

corrosion forming on offside and nearside outer and offside rear inner sill areas

offside and nearside front indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 3 Jan 2019 137,804 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front brake discs pitted on inner faces

Nearside Rear position light slightly discoloured

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion forming on offside outer and rear inner sill areas

offside and nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded

underside of vehicle dirty making test difficult

Fail 24 Dec 2018 137,728 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front brake discs pitted on inner faces

Nearside Rear position light slightly discoloured

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion forming on offside outer and rear inner sill areas

offside and nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded

underside of vehicle dirty making test difficult

Pass 4 Apr 2017 128,914 miles

No1 Injector spill pipe damp

Fail 3 Apr 2017 128,914 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

No1 Injector spill pipe damp

Pass 5 Apr 2016 127,671 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 125,438 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 121,503 miles

replaced high level brake light bulb.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 117,943 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 117,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 87,606 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 50,251 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 50,251 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 JJY 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 57.1%.

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 JJY, 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 JJY is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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