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AD08 SLZ

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,718 mi
Last recorded110,718 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 SLZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 110,718 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 106,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 98,875 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 98,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 88,645 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf osf osr (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 82,478 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 71,948 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2017 60,815 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 53,624 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 44,979 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 39,233 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 39,233 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 33,649 miles

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

advise wiper blades deteriated

Fail 25 May 2011 27,142 miles

n/s/f disc worn inner face

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 May 2011 27,142 miles

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f disc worn inner face

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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AD08 SLZ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 101,348 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD08 SLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD08 SLZ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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