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BG57 EMV

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

226,404 mi
Last recorded226,404 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 EMV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 226,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 224,815 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 224,815 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 218,767 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 208,402 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 195,735 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 184,819 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 174,935 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 174,935 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 165,577 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 165,577 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 156,582 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 146,086 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 146,085 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 140,606 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 125,287 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 125,175 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 94,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 70,202 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 70,202 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 44,092 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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BG57 EMV is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG57 EMV, 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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What year was BG57 EMV registered?

BG57 EMV is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is BG57 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG57 EMV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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