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BG58 ECF

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,949 mi
Last recorded148,949 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 ECF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2024 148,949 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

front headlamps cloudy

underbody has surface rust

Pass 20 Dec 2022 134,071 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 131,730 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 130,231 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 115,704 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 115,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 100,337 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 95,868 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Feb 2017 95,868 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 81,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 81,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 67,397 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 67,152 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 53,495 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 43,416 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 43,243 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 36,884 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 36,884 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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BG58 ECF is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG58 ECF, 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 BG58 ECF registered?

BG58 ECF is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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