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BG08 UYR

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,599 mi
Last recorded151,599 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 UYR
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 151,599 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot seeping

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 151,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner arch sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear lower inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot seeping

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 148,528 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal driver side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 148,524 miles

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal driver side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 144,070 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 144,070 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 143,995 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 140,099 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and tread low and side wall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and tread low and side wall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 136,691 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 132,369 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint rubber got slight split

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 129,817 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 129,817 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 126,705 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 123,583 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 120,885 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 116,152 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 102,938 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 102,929 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 93,637 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 66,427 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 UYR is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UYR, 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 UYR is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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