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BG58 FBJ

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

151,947 mi
Last recorded151,947 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 151,947 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 9 May 2025 151,947 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 139,912 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 128,315 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2023 128,315 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 117,628 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 117,620 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 104,789 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 104,785 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2020 91,845 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 91,845 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 79,220 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 64,286 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 60,708 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front seat belt frayed

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 12 Oct 2016 53,249 miles

Brake pedal rubber & clutch pedal rubber worn

Nearside Front tyre slight damage not deep enough to reach cord

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall worn

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 48,567 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 48,567 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 43,040 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 43,040 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 37,792 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2012 33,402 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 26,628 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 26,628 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 FBJ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FBJ, 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 FBJ registered?

BG58 FBJ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 December 2008.

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