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BD08 CZS

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,477 mi
Last recorded91,477 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 91,477 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroding

Offside Rear outer sill poor corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2026 91,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear sill corroding

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

Offside Rear outer sill poor corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2025 88,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 84,916 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

NSR brake pipe corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 84,916 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central pipe weld cracked (6.1.2 (a))

NSR brake pipe corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 83,471 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 82,676 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2022 82,676 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to brake disc condition (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2021 80,825 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel leaking from fuel tank? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted as marked (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2021 80,825 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel leaking from fuel tank? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted as marked (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 72,146 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 58,652 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 47,070 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 46,715 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Brake pedal rubber slightly split

Pass 25 Apr 2017 35,322 miles

engine oil low

Fail 24 Apr 2017 35,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil low

Pass 12 Apr 2016 28,359 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 28,359 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 19,313 miles

Exhaust back box slight corrosion

Pass 6 May 2014 15,809 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 15,547 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 15,547 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 14,093 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 12,516 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 CZS is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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