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AV08 MTJ

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,209 mi
Last recorded142,209 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 142,209 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wiring bracket broken (1.6 (d))

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

Offside sill rusted and thin

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

coolant leak on engine

Fail 2 Aug 2023 142,209 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis cross member holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wiring bracket broken (1.6 (d))

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

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

Offside sill rusted and thin

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

coolant leak on engine

Pass 27 Jul 2022 133,705 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 133,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 x deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 124,123 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items moved from dashboard blocking visibility ()

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

Nearside Rear reverse lamp not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated very small hole and leaking slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 113,126 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 113,126 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe holed in 2 places (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

coolant slightly low

Pass 10 Jul 2019 102,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centrepipe small hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

noise from engine

Fail 10 Jul 2019 102,266 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centrepipe small hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

noise from engine

Pass 31 Jul 2018 90,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear foot and hand brake do not lock

Pass 27 Jul 2017 77,779 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged filler pipe to tank cracked but dry (7.2.2)

Offside Front driveshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 27 Jul 2017 77,779 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged filler pipe to tank cracked but dry (7.2.2)

Offside Front driveshaft oil seal leaking

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 3 Aug 2016 64,203 miles

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

nearside front intercooler hose leaking oil

Fail 3 Aug 2016 64,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

nearside front intercooler hose leaking oil

spare wheel slightly loose

Pass 6 Aug 2015 53,198 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 53,197 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 49,400 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 45,319 miles

rear silencer outer casings getting rusted and weak

Fail 23 Sep 2013 45,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer outer casings getting rusted and weak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 31,152 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 28,007 miles

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

glow plug wiring corroded

rear silencer getting rusted

Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,604 miles

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

chip in windscreen

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 MTJ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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