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AE58 AYM

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

209,432 mi
Last recorded209,432 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 AYM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 209,432 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2017 200,384 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2016 186,807 miles

oil leak,brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Apr 2015 163,064 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 162,938 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/front tyre bald on inner edge (not testable area)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 137,877 miles

Both outer drive shaft gaitors perishing.

Center light in rear door not working

Topped up very low oil level

Fail 23 Nov 2013 137,876 miles

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

Both outer drive shaft gaitors perishing.

Center light in rear door not working

Topped up very low oil level

Pass 15 Nov 2012 110,434 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 110,434 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 83,706 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 17 Nov 2011 83,706 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

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 AYM is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AYM, 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 AYM is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 November 2008.

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