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AV57 ZHJ

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,614 mi
Last recorded151,614 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 151,614 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S Front to Rear showing a degree of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to Rear ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material showing a degree of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern getting weak lens needs buffing or replacing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material showing a degree of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material showing a degree of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern getting weak lens needs buffing or replacing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front lower non obligatory part of wing mirror glass damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material showing a degree of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring corroded

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle and underside components showing a degree of corrosion and undersealed in places

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper scuff and chip in drivers swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 151,548 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Front to Rear showing a high degree of corrosion in places (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all associated suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern/image getting weak due to lens deterioration (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern/image getting weak due to lens deterioration (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror glass (lower part) damaged

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 151,382 miles

Offside Front wing mirror lower portion damaged

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image getting weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all Front To Rear greased and showing a degree of corrosion in places (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image getting weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper scuffs in drivers swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 151,382 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength all the way along inner and outer sill within 30cm of suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength all the way along inner and outer sill within 30cm of suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all Front To Rear greased and showing a degree of corrosion in places (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image getting weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image getting weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror lower portion damaged

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper scuffs in drivers swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 151,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes showing a degree of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror lower portion damaged

Offside Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal sill repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper scuff in drivers swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 151,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes showing a degree of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wing mirror lower portion damaged

Offside Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal sill repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper scuff in drivers swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 150,265 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective weak beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror lower section damaged (non obligatory mirror)

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

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

Steering wheel cover fitted not allowing full inspection of steering wheel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip and wiper scuffs in drivers swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 150,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective weak beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror lower section damaged (non obligatory mirror)

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

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

Steering wheel cover fitted not allowing full inspection of steering wheel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip and wiper scuffs in drivers swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 149,584 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold area when revving engine (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective weak dipped beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front lower section of wing mirror class damaged but not affecting drivers view to rear

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

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

Steering wheel cover fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of steering wheel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip and light wiper scuffs in drivers swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 149,584 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold area when revving engine (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective weak dipped beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front lower section of wing mirror class damaged but not affecting drivers view to rear

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

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

Steering wheel cover fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of steering wheel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip and light wiper scuffs in drivers swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 148,156 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Light unit slight damage

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

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

Slight wiper scuffs in drivers swept area

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight damage/stone chip in area A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 146,729 miles

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

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

Screen slightly scratched from drivers side wiper

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 146,729 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes showing signs of corrosion around securing clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Screen slightly scratched from drivers side wiper

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

Pass 2 May 2017 141,816 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front brake discs slightly worn but not considered excessive

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 May 2015 115,783 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 95,180 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 84,333 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 68,062 miles

Oil leak

near side front inner cv boot leaking

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 ZHJ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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