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BG08 BPZ

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,563 mi
Last recorded125,563 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 125,563 miles

BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 125,563 miles

BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 123,794 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 123,794 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 120,515 miles

FUEL TANK DAMP - NO OBVIOUS LEAKS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 116,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fuel filler neck and breather perished/cracked (no leaks)

Fail 23 Jul 2022 116,500 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear across to LSV (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fuel filler neck and breather perished/cracked (no leaks)

Pass 23 Jul 2021 114,942 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 114,929 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill back as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 113,100 miles

o/s rear sill corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2019 111,537 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 109,999 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 108,759 miles

Rear fuel breather pipe starting to split may require attention soon

Fail 15 Jul 2017 108,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fuel breather pipe starting to split may require attention soon

Pass 16 Jul 2016 107,453 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 103,662 miles

unable to fully inspect brake and fuel pipes due to undercovers

Fail 1 Jul 2015 103,662 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to fully inspect brake and fuel pipes due to undercovers

Pass 19 Jul 2014 97,309 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 91,008 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 76,204 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 76,204 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 75,841 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 57,387 miles

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

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 BPZ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BPZ, 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 BPZ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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