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AX57 BKV

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,060 mi
Last recorded136,060 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 BKV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 136,060 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 136,058 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excess corrosion, (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 125,976 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil mist on steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective different size to those fitted to vehicle ()

Fail 25 Jul 2022 125,932 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil mist on steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective different size to those fitted to vehicle ()

Pass 27 Jul 2021 116,696 miles

Spare tyre defective different size to those fitted ()

service brake rear only just met limit , at 50% efficency, rear axle still low readings

Fail 26 Jul 2021 116,694 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill excess corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective different size to those fitted ()

Pass 28 Jul 2020 107,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 104,442 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 104,335 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 101,019 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 98,592 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 95,280 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 95,280 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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 93,949 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 91,019 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 88,500 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 84,061 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 82,473 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 82,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 53,930 miles

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

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

Spare wheel missing

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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AX57 BKV is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AX57 BKV, 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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AX57 BKV is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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