MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
parking brake service recommended
Fuel tank leaking rear outer sill holed by corrosion (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
parking brake service recommended
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside rear outer sill holed by corrosion
spare tyre flat
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front brake pads 80% worn
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside rear outer sill holed by corrosion
spare tyre flat
Nearside Front brake pads 70% worn
Nearside Front tyre has deep cut on outer sidewall
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake pads 70% worn
Nearside Front tyre has deep cut on outer sidewall
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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BG08 ACJ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BG08 ACJ, 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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BG08 ACJ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 April 2008.
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