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BG08 FAA

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,818 mi
Last recorded116,818 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 116,818 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 116,808 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 110,137 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlamps poor pattern

Fail 16 Jan 2025 110,137 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlamps poor pattern

Pass 11 Jan 2024 104,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front number plate damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2023 100,200 miles

o/s inner cv boot weeping

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2023 100,200 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

o/s inner cv boot weeping

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2022 97,787 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 97,786 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2021 94,706 miles

front number plate damaged/ deteriorated

o/s inner cv boot leaking

Fail 12 Jan 2021 94,706 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front number plate damaged/ deteriorated

o/s inner cv boot leaking

o/s/f tyre on legal limit and wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit and perished in tread area

Pass 4 Nov 2019 92,642 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s reversing light inoperative

o/s/r tyre getting close to legal limit

Fail 31 Oct 2019 92,642 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s reversing light inoperative

o/s/r tyre getting close to legal limit

Pass 21 Aug 2018 88,444 miles

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

Rear reverse lights not working

Fail 21 Aug 2018 88,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

Rear reverse lights not working

Pass 23 Aug 2017 83,908 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

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

Offside Front wiper blade split on ends

Offside bottom section of drivers mirror cracked

Fail 23 Aug 2017 83,902 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

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

Offside Front wiper blade split on ends

Offside bottom section of drivers mirror cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2016 79,169 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

Offside Front Lower door mirror glass cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 74,977 miles

Nearside of rear bumper taped up

Both front tyres starting to wear on inside

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 74,972 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres starting to wear on inside

Nearside of rear bumper taped up

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 69,349 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 64,143 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 36,685 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 26,306 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 FAA is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FAA, 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 FAA is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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