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AV58 HLU

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,561 mi
Last recorded155,561 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 155,561 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 144,954 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 144,816 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 137,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 137,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 126,665 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 126,665 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 107,665 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 84,577 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside outer sill damage

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear outer sill damage.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 84,577 miles

Nearside outer sill damage

Offside rear outer sill damage.

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 HLU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HLU, 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 AV58 HLU registered?

AV58 HLU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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