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AV08 MPU

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,842 mi
Last recorded156,842 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 MPU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 156,842 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 156,841 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 151,917 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 142,602 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both outer door sills at rear corroded but not holed

Pass 8 Jul 2021 132,528 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 130,590 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 122,811 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear both inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 116,501 miles

EML on

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 115,306 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 115,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 101,491 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 82,771 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 59,990 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 59,990 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 56,282 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 45,985 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f inner drive shaft gaitor split and leaking greese

Fail 14 Mar 2012 36,235 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres have agerelated cracks in walls

Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres have agerelated cracks in walls

Pass 6 Apr 2011 21,799 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 MPU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MPU, 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 MPU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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