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BG58 FBA

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

156,477 mi
Last recorded156,477 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 156,477 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 156,477 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 145,087 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 30 Jul 2020 145,087 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2019 133,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on outer edge 195/65 r15 91h (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 133,350 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light to rear renew bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on outer edge 195/65 r15 91h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 121,771 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 121,771 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 118,337 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 113,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 109,733 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 107,359 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 107,357 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 103,182 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 88,207 miles

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

wiper blades smeary

Fail 8 Nov 2012 88,207 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

no.2 injector leak off pipe damp

wiper blades smeary

Pass 8 Nov 2011 65,342 miles

Please Note! This vehicle was origanly tested in stand alone testing, But it would appear that the test did not recover from stand alone as there was no record of origanal test when a fasttrack retest was carried out hence retested as a full test.

Fail 8 Nov 2011 65,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Propshaft component defective

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 FBA 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 61.1%.

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 FBA, 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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BG58 FBA is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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