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BF08 SSX

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,558 mi
Last recorded127,558 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2022 127,558 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge ,also 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 119,442 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 111,876 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 111,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 103,741 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 102,059 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 102,059 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 100,791 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 97,123 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 97,123 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 90,014 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 76,654 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 63,531 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 51,146 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,132 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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BF08 SSX is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SSX, 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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BF08 SSX is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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