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BF08 SXM

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

124,875 mi
Last recorded124,875 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 124,875 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 122,142 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 122,142 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 118,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 115,789 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

General corrosion underneath

Horn sound rough near to put of not in accordance with requirements

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

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 115,788 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

General corrosion underneath

Horn sound rough near to put of not in accordance with requirements

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

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 112,420 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Horn sounds rough

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 112,420 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Horn sounds rough

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 106,749 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 103,996 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 101,936 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 95,637 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 87,273 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 82,961 miles

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

exhaust casing corroded

filler pipe hose cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,631 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 77,304 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 63,986 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 49,443 miles

noise from offside front ,possible wheel bearing further investigation needed

small chip in screen

Pass 21 Mar 2011 32,320 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 SXM 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 84.2%.

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

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