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AB08 BMV

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Purple Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,800 mi
Last recorded148,800 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BMV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 148,800 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 145,203 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 145,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 145,026 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.64 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 142,996 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 140,725 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 138,237 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 135,701 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 122,942 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 108,405 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 94,577 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2015 94,577 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 May 2014 80,829 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Pass 2 Jun 2013 66,724 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 15 Jun 2012 53,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

high level stop lamp dim

Pass 15 Jun 2012 53,755 miles

high level stop lamp dim

Pass 3 Jun 2011 38,145 miles

eye level warning lamp not working

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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AB08 BMV is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Purple with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 101,348 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB08 BMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AB08 BMV registered?

AB08 BMV is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is AB08 BMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 BMV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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