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AX08 CWV

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,722 mi
Last recorded130,722 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 CWV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 130,722 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged filler pipe (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 18 May 2017 130,722 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged filler pipe (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust rubber missing

front number plate damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2016 117,555 miles

front tyres worn edges

o/s/r tyre cracked/wearing edges

front number plate cracked

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 117,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate cracked

front tyres worn edges

internal headlamp adjuster returned to zero

o/s/r tyre cracked/wearing edges

rear brakes noisy/fluctuating

washer jets poor

Pass 13 May 2015 107,172 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 May 2015 107,172 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 96,318 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)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 85,528 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 85,528 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 73,076 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 59,549 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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AX08 CWV is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AX08 CWV, 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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AX08 CWV is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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