2008 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · AM08 AKO
2008 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 08 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 170,298 miles. MOT expired on 07 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,298 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AM08 AKO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/10/2026
- 170,298 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AM08 AKO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Transit Connect (AM08 AKO) between February 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested INOP (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
AM08 AKO Mileage History
- 22/02/2023141,866 mi
- 08/11/2023149,354 mi+7,488 mi
- 15/10/2024155,197 mi+5,843 mi
- 08/10/2025162,569 mi+7,372 mi
- 09/10/2026170,298 mi+7,729 mi
Average of roughly 7,839 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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