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AX08 CYW

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

190,026 mi
Last recorded190,026 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 CYW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 190,026 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 168,871 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2020 168,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 159,307 miles

Offside Body panel damaged

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 159,307 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure BOTH (2.4.G.1)

Offside Body panel damaged

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 141,029 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 141,029 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 122,637 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 122,637 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

fuel filler neck to tank cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2014 112,238 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 100,386 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 87,182 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 80,173 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 80,173 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 CYW is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CYW, 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 CYW is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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