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BD08 XFZ

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

198,734 mi
Last recorded198,734 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 198,734 miles

All the under side of van covered in underseal

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 192,821 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 185,866 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 185,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 178,681 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 171,677 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 171,677 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 163,779 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 156,228 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 135,776 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 117,780 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 117,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 103,166 miles

exhaust corroded

screen chipped

Pass 7 Jun 2013 93,835 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 93,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 79,394 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 79,394 miles

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)

Driveshaft bearing rough when rotated

High level brake light inop

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 48,056 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 48,055 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front inner cv boot 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 XFZ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XFZ, 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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What year was BD08 XFZ registered?

BD08 XFZ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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The MOT history for BD08 XFZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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