N33BAD - FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
MOT: ValidGB
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The Ford Transit Connect is a versatile and practical commercial vehicle widely recognised for its reliability and efficiency. Often referred to simply as the Transit Connect, this model has become a staple for small business owners and fleet operators alike. Manufactured by Ford since 2002, the Transit Connect has evolved through multiple generations, each enhancing its cargo capacity and driving dynamics. Known for its compact size combined with a spacious interior, it offers a range of engine options and innovative features tailored to commercial needs. Its robust build and reputation for durability make it a popular choice across various industries, reflecting Ford’s long-standing commitment to quality and innovation in the commercial vehicle sector.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 18 MOT tests
This 2008 Ford Transit Connect, registration N33BAD, is finished in silver and features a 1753cc diesel engine. It has a current MOT valid until 31 January 2026, with the latest test conducted on 22 January 2025. The vehicle has covered 155,611 miles. It is currently taxed. The MOT advisories include minor issues such as discoloured rear indicator, lens product on headlamps, insecure battery, corrosion on vehicle structure and seat belt anchorage, an oil leak, and corroded brake pipes. No serious defects are noted, and the vehicle remains roadworthy.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
18
Passed Tests
14
Failed Tests
4
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 22 January 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 155,611 mi
Expires: 31 January 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 01 February 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 155,543 mi
Expires: 31 January 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 26 January 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 155,543 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
- Major Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 24 January 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,759 mi
Expires: 25 January 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Passed - 26 January 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,158 mi
Expires: 25 January 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 25 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 153,155 mi
Expires: 25 January 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 25 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 153,155 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 26 January 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 152,738 mi
Expires: 25 January 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 25 January 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 151,180 mi
Expires: 25 January 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 22 January 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 149,292 mi
Expires: 25 January 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Advisory Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Failed - 22 January 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 149,290 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Major Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Major Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Advisory Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Passed - 26 January 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 147,419 mi
Expires: 25 January 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Advisory Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Passed - 18 January 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 145,111 mi
Expires: 17 January 2017
Passed - 23 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 140,749 mi
Expires: 22 September 2015
Passed - 13 August 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 136,972 mi
Expires: 12 August 2014
Passed - 28 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 125,162 mi
Expires: 16 July 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Failed - 28 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 125,162 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Passed - 23 June 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,092 mi
Expires: 16 July 2012
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for N33BAD?
The MOT expires on 31 January 2026.
What is the tax status of N33BAD?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 February 2026.
What are the specifications of N33BAD?
This is a 2008 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT in Silver. It runs on Diesel with a 1753cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of N33BAD?
This vehicle produces 0 g/km of CO2 emissions.