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BG08 UVC

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

158,893 mi
Last recorded158,893 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 158,893 miles

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2023 146,243 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 142,690 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 142,686 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 142,680 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 142,672 miles

Central Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Central Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Oct 2021 135,118 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 135,117 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill within area of seat mtg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2020 125,413 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill at join between inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 125,206 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill within prescribed area of spring mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill at join between inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 115,672 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

offside rear brake effort low

offside reat tyre cracks on inner wall

Fail 12 Oct 2019 115,672 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

offside rear brake effort low

offside reat tyre cracks on inner wall

Pass 12 Oct 2018 104,273 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside + offside front treads inner bands wearing

Fail 8 Oct 2018 104,266 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside + offside front treads inner bands wearing

Pass 8 Mar 2017 93,896 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 88,651 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 81,278 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 81,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 72,213 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 62,767 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 52,886 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 46,076 miles

slight damage to o/s/f wheel

Fail 18 Apr 2011 46,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight damage to o/s/f wheel

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 UVC 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 60.9%.

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 UVC, 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 UVC is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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