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BF08 ZDK

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

158,958 mi
Last recorded158,958 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 158,958 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 156,958 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front play in steering rack end

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 153,167 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2023 150,200 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Mar 2023 150,200 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2022 147,049 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight grease leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split, leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 147,049 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted at VTS (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight grease leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split, leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted at VTS (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 142,244 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 139,746 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 137,374 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 130,583 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 122,380 miles

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

Nearside Front inner track rod slight play

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 114,383 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Mar 2014 104,785 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 83,290 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 27 Feb 2012 45,239 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 27,607 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 ZDK is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZDK, 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 ZDK is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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