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BG08 UYU

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

273,108 mi
Last recorded273,108 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 UYU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 273,108 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 250,095 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn from inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2015 230,848 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 229,133 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 229,133 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 203,521 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 176,964 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 141,093 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 141,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 103,961 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 UYU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG08 UYU registered?

BG08 UYU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is BG08 UYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 UYU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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