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AV08 RJU

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,230 mi
Last recorded153,230 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 153,230 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 153,230 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 146,517 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 140,226 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

battery light on

vehicle corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2019 133,632 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 126,018 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 126,018 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2017 119,210 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 119,210 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 113,536 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pedal rubber slight split

Fail 17 May 2016 113,536 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake pedal rubber slight split

Pass 8 Jun 2015 109,923 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 102,231 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 90,270 miles

slight wear in offside link

Pass 13 Apr 2012 114,528 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 114,528 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 86,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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 RJU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RJU, 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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What year was AV08 RJU registered?

AV08 RJU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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