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AE58 AXR

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,155 mi
Last recorded108,155 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 AXR
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 108,155 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 107,222 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 107,222 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 105,391 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 105,390 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 103,063 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 99,835 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 94,549 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 90,221 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside outer sill corroding.

Fail 28 Aug 2019 90,107 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside outer sill corroding.

Pass 23 Aug 2018 83,884 miles

Front brake pipes coroding

Pass 16 Aug 2017 78,311 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 74,083 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 70,324 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2014 65,163 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 60,421 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 56,049 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 47,586 miles

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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AE58 AXR is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE58 AXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE58 AXR?

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What year was AE58 AXR registered?

AE58 AXR is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is AE58 AXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE58 AXR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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