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BG08 BWK

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,091 mi
Last recorded155,091 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 155,091 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 155,091 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 135,426 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 113,517 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brakes slightly warped

Fail 11 Jun 2013 113,517 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs heavily corroded

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brakes slightly warped

Pass 17 May 2012 108,430 miles

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

Fuel filler hose to tank cracking

Fail 17 May 2012 108,430 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fuel filler hose to tank cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2011 84,583 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 BWK is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BWK, 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 BG08 BWK registered?

BG08 BWK is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is BG08 BWK safe to buy?

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