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BG08 MHY

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,245 mi
Last recorded192,245 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 192,245 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (d) (i))

suspension corroded

underside corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2026 192,231 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

suspension corroded

underside corroded

Pass 7 May 2025 183,214 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill undersealed

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside sill undersealed

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

Pass 7 May 2024 173,136 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 May 2024 173,136 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 166,485 miles

all brake pipes covered in undershutz

Fail 23 Mar 2023 166,485 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 151,370 miles

outer sills corroded/holding under finger/thumb pressure

Pass 11 Mar 2021 149,381 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 143,340 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 143,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 140,909 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 140,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 133,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2018 133,567 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2017 125,403 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 116,434 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 116,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 101,647 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 90,048 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

high level brake light not working

Pass 25 May 2013 78,403 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 69,792 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 May 2011 61,095 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2011 61,095 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 MHY is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MHY, 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 MHY is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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