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MA08 WRW

2008 Ford Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,618 mi
Last recorded95,618 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Connect95,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 WRW
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 95,618 miles

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

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

floor to sills corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2024 95,616 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake grabbing severely both rear (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

floor to sills corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2023 92,325 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 92,320 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside inner/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both inner/outer sills corroded

slight play in both front inner anti roll bushes

Pass 23 Feb 2022 88,056 miles

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

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

both inner/outer sills corroding

Fail 23 Feb 2022 88,056 miles

both inner/outer sills corroding

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 83,473 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front crossmember corroded

fuel tank damp

inner to outer sills corroding

radiator in poor condition

surface corrosion to underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2021 83,471 miles

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

Service brake grabbing severely both rear (1.2.1 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front crossmember corroded

fuel tank damp

inner to outer sills corroding

radiator in poor condition

surface corrosion to underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2020 78,103 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

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

front crossmember corroded

steering rack damp

surface corrosion to underside and components

Fail 4 Mar 2020 78,101 miles

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

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

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

front crossmember corroded

steering rack damp

surface corrosion to underside and components

Pass 6 Mar 2019 74,550 miles

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

front crossmember

Fail 6 Mar 2019 74,547 miles

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

Service brake grabbing severely both rear (1.2.1 (c))

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

front crossmember

Pass 22 Feb 2018 70,259 miles

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

free play in front inner anti roll bar bushes

front cross member corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2018 70,257 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

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

free play in front inner anti roll bar bushes

front cross member corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 65,620 miles

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

slight play in front inner anti roll bar bushes

Fail 3 Mar 2017 65,619 miles

Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipes (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 25 Feb 2016 60,433 miles

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

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 25 Feb 2016 60,433 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust system corroded and blowing slightly

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 20 Mar 2015 56,293 miles

exhaust corroded

rear brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 2 Apr 2014 49,797 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 49,760 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust getting deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2013 45,295 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 39,403 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,340 miles

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

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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MA08 WRW is a 2008 Ford 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 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 MA08 WRW, 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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MA08 WRW is a 2008 Ford Connect, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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