MOT Status
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116,818 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
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
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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front number plate damaged
o/s inner cv boot weeping
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
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
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
front number plate damaged/ deteriorated
o/s inner cv boot leaking
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
front tyres wearing on inner edges
o/s reversing light inoperative
o/s/r tyre getting close to legal limit
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
Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing
Rear reverse lights not working
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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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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What year was BG08 FAA registered?
BG08 FAA is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 April 2008.
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