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CV08 DAO

2008 Ford Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,256 mi
Last recorded122,256 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Connect95,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 DAO
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 122,256 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 122,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 122,225 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Holes/splits in inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Cracked more than 40mm (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Weld has split near wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside ahs slight play in D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside misting slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Leaf springs corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded and holed

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

Surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 5 Dec 2023 116,709 miles

rear axle corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Fail 1 Dec 2023 116,707 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2023 116,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake shoe mounting plated holed corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 114,617 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill on vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 112,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 107,660 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 107,660 miles

Fuel hose leaking Filler pipe by tank perished and splitting. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 100,893 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 100,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 94,163 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 85,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 77,883 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 69,319 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 59,150 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 47,370 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 47,370 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,838 miles

Centre stoplight NOT WORKING, not known if it is connected

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

How Reliable is the Ford Connect?

Based on 7,482 MOT tests across 431 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,366
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 296
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 274
Brake pipe excessively corroded 175
Stop lamp not working 166
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 154
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CV08 DAO is a 2008 Ford Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2008 Ford Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 95,992 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 Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 296 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV08 DAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Connect is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CV08 DAO is a 2008 Ford Connect, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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