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AY08 WSX

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

202,893 mi
Last recorded202,893 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 202,893 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 202,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel pipe leaking filler pipe split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 181,831 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Corrosion to outer sills

Engine warning lamp illuminated

Fuel filler pipe cracking

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 151,542 miles

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

engine warning lamp illuminated

exhaust centre section corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2016 151,542 miles

Fuel pipe leaking breather pipe on top of fuel tank (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

engine warning lamp illuminated

exhaust centre section corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 130,703 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 107,000 miles

centre exhaust corroded

front pads low

hose too tank starting too crack

Pass 14 Sep 2013 78,276 miles

Centre silencer slightly corroded

Centre stop lamp not working

Engine warning lamp illuminated

O/S wiper blade slightly damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2013 78,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre silencer slightly corroded

Centre stop lamp not working

Engine warning lamp illuminated

O/S wiper blade slightly damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2012 43,619 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 38,078 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WSX 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 72.7%.

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 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 AY08 WSX, 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 WSX is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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