CarVerify

Free Car Check

BF08 SXP

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,729 mi
Last recorded161,729 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2024 161,729 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 154,301 miles

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator leaking coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 154,301 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator leaking coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 143,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 143,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 133,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 115,998 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear ends of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 115,972 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear ends of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 105,999 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 103,848 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 97,824 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 91,160 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 89,126 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 81,098 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 80,009 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 70,577 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 53,853 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 38,620 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
Full Ford Transit Connect reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BF08 SXP is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF08 SXP?

You can check the full history of BF08 SXP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BF08 SXP registered?

BF08 SXP is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is BF08 SXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 SXP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF08 SXP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BF08 SXP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.