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BF58 NZM

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,105 mi
Last recorded158,105 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 NZM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 158,105 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

side sill covers fitted

underside undersealed

welded various places

Pass 16 Jan 2025 153,209 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 146,846 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 146,288 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 146,281 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 145,898 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 145,870 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 139,855 miles

DRIVERS DOOR WINDOW MISSING WHEN LEAVING MOT STATION

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 139,855 miles

DRIVERS DOOR WINDOW MISSING WHEN LEAVING MOT STATION

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

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

Offside Window in an unacceptable condition DOOR GLASS NOT CLEAR REMOED TEMPORY FITTED PLASTIC (3.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 131,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 120,679 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 109,588 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 109,588 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 96,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 86,452 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 86,035 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded heavily lipped inner face/thin (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm left on pads (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 71,350 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 71,350 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 58,122 miles

front wipers smearing

puncture in n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2012 45,891 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 33,990 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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BF58 NZM is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF58 NZM, 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 BF58 NZM registered?

BF58 NZM is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is BF58 NZM safe to buy?

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