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BF08 ZCT

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

199,650 mi
Last recorded199,650 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 199,650 miles

Central Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper panel corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip n/s of sceen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 199,649 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s sill panel in hole/ corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper panel corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip n/s of sceen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 196,845 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 196,845 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 193,819 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside windscreen washer weak

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

small chip nearside windscreen

Fail 11 Jul 2023 193,819 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside windscreen washer weak

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

small chip nearside windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2022 190,337 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 190,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to nrear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 183,139 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 183,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 162,952 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 149,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 142,337 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 127,018 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2015 119,381 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 115,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2013 111,290 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 104,484 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 104,484 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 91,215 miles

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

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

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 ZCT 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 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 ZCT, 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 ZCT is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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