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BD08 ZWL

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,788 mi
Last recorded131,788 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 131,788 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 131,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15H E/LOAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 131,505 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber missing on front mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 131,505 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (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))

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

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber missing on front mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 131,108 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 130,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 130,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 129,774 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 129,772 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 129,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INSIDE EDGE CORDS SOON 195/65/15T (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 128,485 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 128,027 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 128,027 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 127,775 miles

Fuel pipe leaking breather (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front disc & pads worn

n/s/f tyre wearing low

radiator very poor condition

sump pan rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2014 119,127 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 102,368 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 102,366 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2012 82,724 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 65,321 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 ZWL 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 ZWL, 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 ZWL is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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