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AV58 CZL

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

83,966 mi
Last recorded83,966 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 CZL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 83,966 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 83,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides by fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Side light. (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside 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))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 74,406 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 74,402 miles

Brake performance not tested Hand brake lever broke when testing. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Broke on test operation. (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 64,198 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge cracking BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 64,198 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge cracking BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 53,989 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 45,969 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges of tyre tread

Fail 28 Sep 2016 45,969 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges of tyre tread

Pass 7 Oct 2015 37,292 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 37,292 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 27,992 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Sep 2014 27,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Oct 2013 16,276 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 16,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 15,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Jun 2013 15,690 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Jul 2012 12,147 miles

Both rear tyres badly weather cracked but not quite showing cords. (Monitor).

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing. Recommend replace.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 12,147 miles

Offside Front Upper Seat belt adjustment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Both rear tyres badly weather cracked but not quite showing cords. (Monitor).

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing. Recommend replace.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 9,104 miles

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 14 Jul 2011 9,104 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres deteriorated

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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AV58 CZL is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV58 CZL, 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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AV58 CZL is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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