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AF08 BLO

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

81,907 mi
Last recorded81,907 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 BLO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 81,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread & worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 79,001 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 76,648 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 73,581 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 73,580 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 70,221 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 70,221 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 68,470 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 68,470 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 66,827 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 68,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 63,830 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust back box outer skin corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2017 61,367 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 10 Jul 2017 61,367 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Mar 2017 61,077 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 58,396 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 58,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres perished

Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres perished

Pass 19 Mar 2014 48,932 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 48,932 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 42,946 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 34,001 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 24,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 24,228 miles

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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AF08 BLO is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AF08 BLO, 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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AF08 BLO is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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