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AV08 KRU

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,265 mi
Last recorded76,265 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 KRU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 76,265 miles

Fuel tank filler hose perished but not leaking

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear 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 Tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From number 3 injector (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust tail pipe thin and tender

Pass 8 Apr 2025 69,452 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 69,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 61,114 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust heat-shield slightly loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2024 61,069 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust heat-shield slightly loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 53,118 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 45,248 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 37,210 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield partially secured

rear tyres age cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2020 32,311 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 30,148 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 28,021 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 26,019 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 23,740 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 21,972 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 19,584 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 17,554 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 14,960 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 12,108 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 KRU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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