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VK08 SOA

2008 Ford Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,707 mi
Last recorded164,707 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Connect95,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 SOA
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 164,707 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 164,703 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silncer box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 154,266 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 154,264 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 147,794 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 147,787 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage corner bumper missing (6.1.C.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 133,039 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 124,235 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2014 124,226 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 111,259 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 105,794 miles

Offside Inner Front 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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 82,978 miles

n/s/f tyre down to 2mm approaching limit of 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre down to 2mm approaching limit of 1.6mm

Pass 4 Mar 2011 61,579 miles

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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VK08 SOA is a 2008 Ford Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK08 SOA, 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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What year was VK08 SOA registered?

VK08 SOA is a 2008 Ford Connect, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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