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BG58 FDY

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,158 mi
Last recorded139,158 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 139,158 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear heat shield detached

Fail 16 Jun 2026 139,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear heat shield detached

Pass 13 Jun 2025 120,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 120,567 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 113,814 miles

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

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

rear bumper corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2023 102,862 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 87,179 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 87,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily Worn Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Appears Rough When Rotated Manually (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 79,256 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 71,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle and Rear Section Deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre's Tread Low

Fail 11 Jun 2020 71,624 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle and Rear Section Deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre's Tread Low

Pass 6 Jun 2019 63,098 miles

Front Tyre's Wearing Edges

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 63,096 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre's Wearing Edges

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 55,035 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 goodyear gt3 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 55,035 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 goodyear gt3 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 47,160 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65 R15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 38,598 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 31,431 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 24,934 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 24,934 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 16,697 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 15,891 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 15,891 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 12,167 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 FDY is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FDY, 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 FDY is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 November 2008.

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