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AE58 AXW

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,345 mi
Last recorded154,345 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 154,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 139,836 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 5 Feb 2024 139,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 30 Jan 2023 123,916 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outter sill o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 105,736 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 105,733 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 76,939 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 75,666 miles

Oil leak

The front to rear brake pipes are corroded

The lower engine/gearbox stabiliser is worn

The n/s outer cv joint sounds worn

The rear tyres are worn to about 3mm

Pass 26 Sep 2017 68,471 miles

Oil leak ()

The main brake pipes are corroded

The n/s cv boot is deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2017 68,469 miles

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

Oil leak ()

The front tyres are worn right to the legal limit

The main brake pipes are corroded

The n/s cv boot is deteriorated

The n/s wiper arm is worn

Pass 29 Sep 2016 53,003 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak from front timing case cover

Pass 1 Oct 2015 40,256 miles

Both n/s tyres are worn to 3mm

Pass 16 Oct 2014 28,134 miles

the front brake pads are quite worn

the glow plug feed wire is quite badly heat damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2014 28,134 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

the front brake pads are quite worn

the glow plug feed wire is quite badly heat damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2013 22,315 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 18,903 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 15,460 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 AXW is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AXW, 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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AE58 AXW is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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