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AB08 BXF

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,775 mi
Last recorded115,775 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BXF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 115,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides plus starting to corrode (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2024 111,812 miles

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer body sill heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Around fuel tank up to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 107,379 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Around rear fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 103,740 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 99,636 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 May 2021 99,626 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer body sill heavily corroded around middle of door pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 95,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2014 54,455 miles

Oil leak

nearside headlight image distorted

spare tyre close to legal tread limit

towbar electric socket damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2014 54,428 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

nearside headlight image distorted

spare tyre close to legal tread limit

towbar electric socket damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2013 49,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 44,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 38,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 BXF is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BXF, 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 BXF registered?

AB08 BXF is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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