2008 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · CF57 AFK
2008 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 11 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 147,239 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,239 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CF57 AFK Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 147,239 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CF57 AFK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Transit Connect (CF57 AFK) between February 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Windscreen (14 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 advisory notices are 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: “Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
CF57 AFK Mileage History
- 09/02/201112,387 mi
- 09/02/201221,923 mi+9,536 mi
- 07/02/201335,267 mi+13,344 mi
- 11/02/201444,672 mi+9,405 mi
- 10/02/201550,441 mi+5,769 mi
- 24/02/201658,242 mi+7,801 mi
- 13/02/201763,072 mi+4,830 mi
- 20/02/201871,880 mi+8,808 mi
- 16/02/201979,970 mi+8,090 mi
- 16/02/201979,970 mi
- 09/01/202081,147 mi+1,177 mi
- 16/01/202081,147 mi
- 13/01/202191,287 mi+10,140 mi
- 19/01/202229,301 mi-61,986 mi
- 21/01/202229,301 mi
- 22/12/2022117,641 mi+88,340 mi
- 11/01/2024133,724 mi+16,083 mi
- 18/01/2024133,885 mi+161 mi
- 20/12/2024141,173 mi+7,288 mi
- 31/12/2024141,737 mi+564 mi
- 01/04/2026147,237 mi+5,500 mi
- 02/04/2026147,239 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,906 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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