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BD08 HHJ

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

155,904 mi
Last recorded155,904 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 155,904 miles

Both inner sills repaired/undersealed

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2024 154,978 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

radiator leaking

Pass 4 Oct 2023 153,013 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 151,529 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 151,467 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 150,070 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 150,066 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 147,805 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 146,604 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 146,591 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 144,287 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 142,701 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 142,688 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp staying on with sidelight (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 140,178 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 140,152 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 137,693 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 124,603 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 124,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Bumper end cap missing n/s/r

Fail 5 Sep 2014 124,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Centre exhaust rubber mounting missing but exhaust is still secure

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front seatbelt buckle does not release the seatbelt when under pressure

Pass 28 Aug 2013 99,997 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 99,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jul 2012 79,985 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 79,985 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 60,108 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 54,646 miles

High level stoplamp not working

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

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 HHJ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HHJ, 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 HHJ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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