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BF08 KGX

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

174,074 mi
Last recorded174,074 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 KGX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 174,074 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sills has body filler on it can not be viwed

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2020 168,108 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front lower and offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside outer sill sections (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 159,092 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 149,803 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slightly corroded (7.1.2)

EML Light on

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 140,000 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 135,762 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 120,246 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 120,235 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 94,794 miles

near side rear bumper cap end missing

Pass 21 Nov 2012 83,911 miles

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

n/s rear bumper cap missing

Pass 4 Apr 2012 71,773 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 57,057 miles

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

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

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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BF08 KGX is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BF08 KGX, 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 BF08 KGX registered?

BF08 KGX is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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