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BG08 LYK

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,366 mi
Last recorded115,366 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 LYK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2020 115,366 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 103,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 96,582 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 89,128 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 82,223 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 74,775 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 64,191 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 52,177 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 39,237 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 31,849 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 LYK is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG08 LYK registered?

BG08 LYK is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is BG08 LYK safe to buy?

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