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VK08 DSZ

2008 Ford Tourneo Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,582 mi
Last recorded157,582 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Tourneo Connect108,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 DSZ
MakeFord
ModelTourneo Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 157,582 miles

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

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

undersealed

Pass 9 May 2024 147,122 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 140,824 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 140,824 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 131,814 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 131,814 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 127,250 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 124,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 124,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 117,977 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 110,452 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 96,129 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 96,128 miles

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

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

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 88,416 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 88,416 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 71,796 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 58,570 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust silencer corroded (outer skin)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 58,570 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust silencer corroded (outer skin)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 58,392 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 58,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 57,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust system starting to corrode

ns os outer sills starting to corrode

nsf tyre bald at edges

Fail 9 Jan 2013 57,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust system starting to corrode

ns os outer sills starting to corrode

nsf tyre bald at edges

Pass 27 Jan 2012 45,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,346 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Ford Tourneo Connect?

Based on 113,872 MOT tests across 15,797 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
7,161
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
15,797
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 558
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 515
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VK08 DSZ is a 2008 Ford Tourneo Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Ford Tourneo Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 108,001 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 Tourneo Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 558 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK08 DSZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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VK08 DSZ is a 2008 Ford Tourneo Connect, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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