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BD08 OBG

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,568 mi
Last recorded175,568 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 175,568 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

offside sill/underbody corroded

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Fail 7 Apr 2026 175,564 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

offside sill corroded

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Pass 6 Mar 2025 167,321 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

all brake pipes coated with grease

centre exhaust blowing slightly

underbody corroding in accordance with vehicle age

Pass 16 Feb 2024 160,255 miles

EML on display

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 160,255 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (yellow mark) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (yellow mark) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on display

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 151,106 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 143,196 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 143,193 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill large hole. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 140,527 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 140,322 miles

general corrosion on suspension components

metal brake pipes corroded in places

screen damaged outside swept area

Fail 17 Sep 2019 140,322 miles

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

general corrosion on suspension components

metal brake pipes corroded in places

screen damaged outside swept area

Pass 1 Oct 2018 140,205 miles

metal brake pipes corroded in places

Fail 27 Sep 2018 140,201 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

metal brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 19 Sep 2017 139,243 miles

all suspension components heavily corroded

suspension dust covers in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2016 138,689 miles

damage to screen out area

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

n/s/front tre dusct cover pin hole

wipers poor

Pass 11 Sep 2015 134,323 miles

windscreen has small crack lower o/s/corner

Pass 10 Sep 2014 134,098 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 134,077 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 9 Sep 2013 131,331 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit on outer edge

offside frot tyre close to legal limit

rear brakes borderline pass on balance

Pass 1 Jun 2012 96,461 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 25,518 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 OBG is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OBG, 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 OBG is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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