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BG08 UVJ

2008 Ford Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

308,540 mi
Last recorded308,540 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Connect95,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 UVJ
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 308,540 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 299,719 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 281,950 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 258,040 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 236,860 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 217,200 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 206,183 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 196,846 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 196,946 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 196,964 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 178,543 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 163,975 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 141,427 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 136,496 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 136,459 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2012 104,086 miles

Oil leak

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 104,086 miles

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

Oil leak

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 72,392 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 72,392 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

How Reliable is the Ford Connect?

Based on 7,482 MOT tests across 431 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,366
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 296
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 274
Brake pipe excessively corroded 175
Stop lamp not working 166
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 154
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BG08 UVJ is a 2008 Ford Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Ford Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 95,992 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 296 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG08 UVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Connect is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG08 UVJ registered?

BG08 UVJ is a 2008 Ford Connect, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is BG08 UVJ safe to buy?

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