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BD08 ZPU

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,698 mi
Last recorded126,698 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 126,698 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 114,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

OSR light damaged, but not affecting use

Fail 27 Mar 2019 114,111 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Battery too large for strap, temp repair applied at time of test (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

OSR light damaged, but not affecting use

Pass 17 Apr 2018 103,073 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 103,073 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 90,960 miles

N/S steering rack inner joint has play

Fail 4 Apr 2017 90,960 miles

N/S steering rack inner joint has play

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 78,757 miles

slight play in N/S steering rack inner joint

Pass 21 May 2015 75,016 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 May 2014 70,936 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 65,547 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 65,547 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 53,245 miles

offside rear quarter bumper missing

Fail 29 May 2012 53,220 miles

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

offside rear quarter bumper missing

Pass 16 May 2011 38,635 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 38,634 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 ZPU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZPU, 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 ZPU registered?

BD08 ZPU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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