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AY08 WRA

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,756 mi
Last recorded146,756 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 WRA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 146,756 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 146,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 129,911 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

reverse lamp inop

Fail 8 Apr 2022 129,910 miles

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

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

reverse lamp inop

Pass 10 Feb 2021 121,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre badlyworn on inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2021 121,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre badlyworn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 113,366 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 113,366 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 111,603 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive filler neck (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 111,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive filler neck (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 105,778 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front number plate damaged

nsr bumper cap missing

slight bind on rear wheels

Fail 27 Jun 2018 105,778 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

dents on nsf/nsr wheels

front number plate damaged

nsr bumper cap missing

osf tyre bald on inner edge & osr tyre low/cracking

slight bind on rear wheels

Pass 10 Jul 2017 101,909 miles

damage to front number plate

dents in nsf/nsr wheels

judder on front & rear brakes [rbt]

nsf wheel close to fouling on lock

rear tyres cracking

slight bind on rear wheels

Fail 10 Jul 2017 101,909 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

damage to front number plate

dents in nsf/nsr wheels

judder on front & rear brakes [rbt]

nsf wheel close to fouling on lock

oil low

rear tyres cracking

slight bind on rear wheels

Pass 7 Jul 2016 94,536 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front wiper blade split

exhaust back box holes and corroded

nsf wheel close to fouling

Fail 7 Jul 2016 94,536 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working headlight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front wiper blade split

exhaust back box holes and corroded

nsf wheel close to fouling

unable to check headlamp aim NSF

Pass 14 Jul 2015 87,315 miles

damage to front number plate

nsf tyre wearing low on outer edge

nsf wheel close to fouling

oil low

osf wiperblade split

slight bind on rear wheels

slight judder on rear brakes rbt

Fail 14 Jul 2015 87,315 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

damage to front number plate

nsf tyre wearing low on outer edge

nsf wheel close to fouling

oil low

osf wiperblade split

slight bind on rear wheels

slight judder on rear brakes rbt

Pass 8 Jul 2014 79,168 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 11 Jul 2013 72,736 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2012 68,836 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 68,836 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 62,335 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 62,997 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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AY08 WRA is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AY08 WRA, 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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AY08 WRA is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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