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AF08 SMU

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,156 mi
Last recorded163,156 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 SMU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 163,156 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 162,035 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 158,613 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 158,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 148,779 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 142,762 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded.

Offside internal headlight adjuster not working.

engine management light illuminated.

Fail 8 Mar 2017 142,762 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside outer sill corroded.

Offside internal headlight adjuster not working.

engine management light illuminated.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 126,624 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

engine radiator core sagging.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 116,444 miles

eml light on

Fail 10 Mar 2015 116,444 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

eml light on

high level light on

Pass 12 Mar 2014 102,478 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 102,478 miles

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

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

high level light not working

Fail 15 Mar 2013 89,407 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 89,407 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 68,607 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 55,345 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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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AF08 SMU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF08 SMU, 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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AF08 SMU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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