2008 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · EF57 OUO
2008 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 24 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 156,411 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,411 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF57 OUO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2024
- 156,411 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF57 OUO 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 (EF57 OUO) between August 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength si”; “Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
EF57 OUO Mileage History
- 23/08/2022128,051 mi
- 24/08/2023145,716 mi+17,665 mi
- 29/08/2023145,716 mi
- 03/09/2024156,411 mi+10,695 mi
- 06/09/2024156,411 mi
Average of roughly 13,901 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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