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AV58 BZG

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,572 mi
Last recorded186,572 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 BZG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 186,572 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 181,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all outters (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

park brake efficiency at lowest allowed

Pass 16 Aug 2023 176,916 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front outters ,,, will need attention (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 176,916 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front outters ,,, will need attention (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 172,185 miles

brake pipes deteriorating

headlight lens deteriorating

Pass 14 Sep 2021 169,416 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 169,404 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 168,479 miles

headlight patterns deteriorating

park brake 16% ,,, o/s low

Fail 12 Sep 2020 168,479 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

headlight patterns deteriorating

park brake 16% ,,, o/s low

Pass 10 Sep 2019 164,127 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 164,125 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 158,398 miles

20% rear brake imbalance

exhaust in poor condition,,, suspect will fail soon

front no, plate deteriorating

o/s/r spring starting to deform

Pass 4 Sep 2017 152,684 miles

30% rear brake Im balance (limit),,,n/s low,, will need attention

top brake light not working

Fail 4 Sep 2017 152,684 miles

30% rear brake Im balance (limit),,,n/s low,, will need attention

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

top brake light not working

Pass 15 Sep 2016 146,701 miles

25% rear brake inbalance

oil leaks / oil low

Pass 1 Sep 2015 139,271 miles

front brakes worn/deteriorating

front tyres on/near limit

park brake 16%

Pass 9 Sep 2014 134,526 miles

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

SCREEN CRACKED

Pass 10 Sep 2013 125,850 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 107,237 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 759,225 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 75,922 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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AV58 BZG is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV58 BZG, 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 AV58 BZG registered?

AV58 BZG is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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