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BF08 SXT

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,961 mi
Last recorded118,961 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 118,961 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both also worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside sill rusty

Offside Front brake pipe rusty

Offside Rear tyre tread low and wearing on inner edge

Offside sill rusty and lip damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle and suspension components

play in steering rack and arms

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

steering rack damp

Fail 22 Feb 2018 118,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both also worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside sill rusty

Offside Front brake pipe rusty

Offside Rear tyre tread low and wearing on inner edge

Offside sill rusty and lip damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle and suspension components

play in steering rack and arms

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

steering rack damp

Pass 6 Oct 2016 114,050 miles

Offside Rear sill lip damaged

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rusty

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 114,050 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear sill lip damaged

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rusty

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 96,546 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 84,508 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 67,341 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 49,377 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,835 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 SXT is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SXT, 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 SXT is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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