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AV58 HLW

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,824 mi
Last recorded126,824 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 126,824 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 124,160 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 120,254 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 120,234 miles

Fuel tank leaking breather pipe to filler tube (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 117,125 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 114,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 114,026 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished and wearing low on tread

Pass 19 Jan 2018 113,312 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Jan 2018 113,310 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

gearbox mount perished requires changing

Pass 6 Feb 2017 111,495 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

gearbox stabilizer bush perished

Pass 18 Jan 2016 101,260 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 101,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 91,490 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

centre brake light not working

Fail 11 Feb 2015 91,490 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

centre brake light not working

Fail 12 Feb 2014 53,518 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

wear discs

Pass 12 Feb 2014 53,518 miles

wear discs

Pass 12 Oct 2013 51,098 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 51,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre has cut on side wall no cords exposed

Pass 15 Sep 2012 30,071 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 29,651 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 29,651 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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AV58 HLW 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 61.9%.

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

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