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AX08 EGC

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,970 mi
Last recorded131,970 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 131,970 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 130,970 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 130,970 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 121,939 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 121,939 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 117,239 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 117,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 113,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 101,919 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Aug 2020 101,918 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2019 96,125 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 96,125 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions all four wheels (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2015 88,558 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 88,558 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 84,670 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 78,735 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 71,669 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 EGC is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EGC, 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 AX08 EGC registered?

AX08 EGC is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is AX08 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX08 EGC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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