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BG08 BTO

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,345 mi
Last recorded132,345 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 132,345 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged stiff when releasing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged stiff when releasing (7.1.2 (d))

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

both outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2021 131,742 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged stiff when releasing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged stiff when releasing (7.1.2 (d))

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

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2020 128,796 miles

underside corroded

underside very dirty

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 125,024 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 121,823 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 117,426 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 109,427 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 105,215 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 97,910 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

no rear anti roll bar fitted does not look as if fitted from new

Pass 6 Feb 2013 89,516 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 77,691 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

fuel cap poor condition but still operates & seals

fuel leak off pipe damp & block damp but not leaking

ignition barrel worn

Pass 21 Mar 2011 57,096 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 BTO is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BTO, 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 BTO is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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