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BD08 CGK

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

170,567 mi
Last recorded170,567 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 CGK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 170,567 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside + Nearside. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside + Nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside + Nearside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 170,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 170,270 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 169,047 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner sill covered with heavily sealant

Offside Outer sill covered with heavily sealant

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 169,047 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner sill covered with heavily sealant

Offside Outer sill covered with heavily sealant

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 166,329 miles

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

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

o/s/r outer sill covered heavily with sealant

Pass 7 Dec 2019 155,476 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer sill covered with heavily sealant

Pass 16 Jul 2018 149,587 miles

Offside rear sill covered heavily with sealant

Pass 13 May 2017 148,267 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 10 May 2017 148,267 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 5 May 2016 139,087 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 139,086 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2015 126,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 May 2014 117,958 miles

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 1 May 2013 104,428 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2013 104,428 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 83,751 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 83,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 65,073 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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BD08 CGK is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BD08 CGK, 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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BD08 CGK is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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