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MK08 OZB

2008 Ford Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

229,373 mi
Last recorded229,373 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Connect95,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 OZB
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 229,373 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

general age related corrosion and surface rust underneath noticed and advised

rear bumper plastic corner cover missing

Fail 15 Mar 2024 229,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

general age related corrosion and surface rust underneath noticed and advised

rear bumper plastic corner cover missing

Fail 6 Mar 2024 229,279 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 222,790 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 221,787 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front headlight cloudy

Front headlight cloudy

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose secure with ducktape (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside front ()

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

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

age related general corrosion notice and advised

Pass 4 Feb 2022 218,912 miles

Nearside Front mirror covered with duck tape

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside front ()

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

age related general corrosion notice and advised

oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2022 218,912 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and inner sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror covered with duck tape

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside front ()

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

age related general corrosion notice and advised

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2021 213,556 miles

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached just corner bumper missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded and poor welding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

subframe slight damage

Fail 11 Jan 2021 213,552 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts sensor wire on driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached just corner bumper missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded and poor welding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

subframe slight damage

Pass 2 Jul 2019 202,976 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jul 2019 202,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2018 198,617 miles

brake pipes have corrosion

oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2018 198,617 miles

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes have corrosion

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2017 192,769 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 192,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 187,086 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2015 161,772 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 138,550 miles

Centre Brake Light Inop

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 May 2014 138,550 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Brake Light Inop

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 122,910 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 122,910 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 97,385 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 97,385 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 73,148 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 73,148 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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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MK08 OZB is a 2008 Ford Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 MK08 OZB, 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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MK08 OZB is a 2008 Ford Connect, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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