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BD08 CZG

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,293 mi
Last recorded115,293 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 CZG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 115,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre edge

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 112,878 miles

Both sills heavily corroded and offside rear holed (outside prescribed area)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split and losing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension leaf springs corroded

Fail 8 May 2024 112,878 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both sills heavily corroded and offside rear holed (outside prescribed area)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split and losing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension leaf springs corroded

Pass 3 May 2023 108,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 102,374 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2022 102,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 98,203 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 98,203 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 94,940 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BLOCKTREAD FEATHERED (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 91,380 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 88,392 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 May 2017 87,014 miles

Both front tyres are unevenly worn

Upper level brake light not working

Fail 25 Apr 2017 87,011 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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both front tyres are unevenly worn

Upper level brake light not working

Pass 12 Apr 2016 75,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 75,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 63,912 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 53,738 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 53,738 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 43,455 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 35,031 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F tyre worn on inside edge

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

Fail 17 May 2012 35,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 17 May 2011 25,509 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 25,509 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 CZG is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CZG, 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 CZG is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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