MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,209 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside front intercooler hose leaking oil
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
rear silencer outer casings getting rusted and weak
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
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
glow plug wiring corroded
rear silencer getting rusted
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
chip in windscreen
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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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