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SW08EBV
2008 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1753cc
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- Registration SW08EBV
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1753cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
9
Passes
8
Failures
52.94%
Pass Rate
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135 Total Defects Recorded
13 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 42,169 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/ wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, front section (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front wheel arch trim insecure
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3 mm, wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3 mm, wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, front section (1.1.11 (c))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 38,194 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal has light misting of oil surrounding it (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple visible chips (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 38,192 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal has light misting of oil surrounding it (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple visible chips (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 36,716 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Lower both lower rear arch/sill has slight corrosion
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front wheel arch insecure at front lower
- Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component misting oil from both rack ends (2.1.5 (a))
- Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 36,715 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Lower Undertray likely to become detached heat shields (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component misting oil from both rack ends (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front wheel arch insecure at front lower
- Rear Lower both lower rear arch/sill has slight corrosion
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
14 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 35,530 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to brake flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)
- Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded both front N/S/F & O/S/F pipes to calipers (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component misting oil from steering rack (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
7 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 35,530 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering lower rear sill jacking mounting (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill rear (6.1.A.1)
- Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component misting oil from steering rack (2.3.3b)
- Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded both front N/S/F & O/S/F pipes to calipers (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to brake flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)
3 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 33,152 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush "D" Bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
26 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 33,152 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users wheel arch trim insecure (6.1.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush "D" Bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 29,096 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Inner 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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)
26 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 26,233 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
26 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 26,233 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 22,492 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 22,492 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 19,828 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2013 10 Jun 202623 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 19,828 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 15,858 MI
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SW08EBV was registered on 2008-05-28
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