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BD08 LVL

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,986 mi
Last recorded124,986 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 124,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 118,795 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 113,929 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum slight weep on rack (2.3.1)

fuel tank damp with fuel, may have leaked when full

Fail 10 May 2017 113,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum slight weep on rack (2.3.1)

fuel tank damp with fuel, may have leaked when full

Pass 20 May 2016 108,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

fuel tank damp, may leak when full

Fail 20 May 2016 108,615 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb incorrectly fitted (1.2.1f)

fuel tank damp, may leak when full

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2015 100,642 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 May 2014 93,275 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 93,275 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 83,676 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish on side walls.

Pass 3 May 2012 67,338 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 44,213 miles

Nail in Offside Rear tyre

Nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

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 LVL is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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