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BE57 KBB

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,335 mi
Last recorded158,335 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE57 KBB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 158,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 152,232 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material either side above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 152,232 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material either side above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 142,444 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear tyre lightly feathered inner edge

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 142,444 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre lightly feathered inner edge

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 132,112 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 132,090 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 110,551 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 110,551 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 98,692 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 98,692 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2017 90,101 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 90,101 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 73,218 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 59,264 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 49,487 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 27,968 miles

Exhaust corroding

Pass 1 May 2013 27,939 miles

Exhaust corroding

Fail 12 Apr 2012 25,179 miles

2 x nails in o/s rear tyre.

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

n/s rear light cluster has slight damage.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 25,179 miles

2 x nails in o/s rear tyre.

n/s rear light cluster has slight damage.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 20,491 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2011 20,491 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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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BE57 KBB is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BE57 KBB, 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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BE57 KBB is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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