MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,661 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak ()
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both outer sills rusty
slight play in l/*h steering arm
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
noise at engine or intercooler
oil leaking at gearbox oil seals
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Connect?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SP08 XNJ is a 2008 Ford Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
Across all 2008 Ford Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 95,992 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 Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 296 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP08 XNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Connect is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was SP08 XNJ registered?
SP08 XNJ is a 2008 Ford Connect, first registered on 27 March 2008.
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