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AV57 XZA

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,176 mi
Last recorded104,176 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 XZA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 104,176 miles

engine light on

service required due to diesel smoke emissions only just passing test

Pass 2 Jan 2015 101,217 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 96,243 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust mounting missing

front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2012 82,187 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 82,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes noisey

Pass 20 Jan 2011 64,926 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AV57 XZA is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV57 XZA, 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 AV57 XZA registered?

AV57 XZA is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is AV57 XZA safe to buy?

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