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BF08 VAJ

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

237,189 mi
Last recorded237,189 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 237,189 miles

General signs of corrosion to both sills

Fail 27 Sep 2021 237,186 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

General signs of corrosion to both sills

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 232,247 miles

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

general signs of corrosion to both sills

Fail 16 Sep 2020 232,247 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam unplugged at connector (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

general signs of corrosion to both sills

Fail 3 Mar 2015 219,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 219,288 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2014 175,537 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

crack in screen

Pass 1 Mar 2013 131,721 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 88,312 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 43,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VAJ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VAJ, 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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What year was BF08 VAJ registered?

BF08 VAJ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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