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BG08 LZT

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

253,981 mi
Last recorded253,981 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 253,981 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advise sills are corroded and rear bumper corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2023 253,981 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x2 (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advise sills are corroded and rear bumper corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2021 236,780 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advise rear outer sills are becoming corroded nearside and offside

Fail 29 Nov 2021 236,780 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advise rear outer sills are becoming corroded nearside and offside

Pass 2 Dec 2020 226,474 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 226,474 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 218,375 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 218,370 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 205,219 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 185,199 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 185,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 167,574 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 167,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 145,356 miles

advise exhaust system corroded at front

advise vehicle wet at time of test

Fail 11 Jan 2016 145,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise exhaust system corroded at front

advise vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 7 Jan 2015 121,030 miles

advise nearside rear tyre wearing slighty on outside edge

advise vehicle muddy on underside

Fail 7 Jan 2015 121,030 miles

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

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

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

advise nearside rear tyre wearing slighty on outside edge

advise vehicle muddy on underside

Fail 20 Dec 2013 95,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 95,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 76,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 21 Dec 2011 61,157 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 61,157 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 38,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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 LZT is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LZT, 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 LZT registered?

BG08 LZT is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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