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AV08 VXZ

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,321 mi
Last recorded158,321 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 158,321 miles

oilleak

slight misting of ddiesel from pipe

Fail 28 Jul 2025 158,319 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and uter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oilleak

slight misting of ddiesel from pipe

Pass 30 Jul 2024 144,732 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 139,365 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 139,352 miles

Central Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill near side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 135,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 131,398 miles

High level stop light not working

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 131,384 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

High level stop light not working

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 126,429 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 117,141 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 108,414 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing noisy.

Offside Rear Screw in tread.

Outer Both sills corroded.

Pass 11 Jul 2017 103,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jul 2017 103,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 100,788 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 94,289 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 85,261 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 72,610 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

wipers worn.

Pass 6 May 2011 55,480 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 VXZ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VXZ, 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 VXZ registered?

AV08 VXZ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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