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BG08 AHF

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,673 mi
Last recorded90,673 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 AHF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 90,673 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 90,670 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2023 89,787 miles

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member/floor and axle mounts have surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges and need to be replaced (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2022 88,928 miles

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

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

power steering has a slight leak

Fail 24 Aug 2022 88,925 miles

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

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

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

power steering has a slight leak

Pass 18 Aug 2021 84,551 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 81,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 81,182 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 76,583 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 76,583 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 64,806 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 57,656 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 51,081 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 48,932 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 48,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

exhaust rubber missing

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2013 41,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 31,647 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres low on tread

windscreen chipped

Fail 23 Feb 2012 31,647 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres low on tread

windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Dec 2010 24,774 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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BG08 AHF 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 68.4%.

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 BG08 AHF, 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 AHF is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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