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BF08 SVE

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

135,307 mi
Last recorded135,307 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 135,307 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated LEAKINGGREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive FRONT MOUNTING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 May 2025 135,259 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT MOUNTING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated LEAKINGGREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive FRONT MOUNTING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2024 132,503 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 129,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 123,776 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 118,566 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 113,000 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 108,447 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2019 108,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 106,083 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 96,777 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 92,449 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 90,090 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 81,867 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 81,867 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 75,748 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 70,527 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 61,380 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 50,816 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 38,357 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 SVE is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SVE, 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 SVE is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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