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BG58 FGF

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,514 mi
Last recorded67,514 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 67,514 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 63,617 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

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

Offside Front bottom ball joint boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2024 60,740 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

offside front lower swivel boot deteriorated

reversing lamps not working

Pass 2 Mar 2023 57,741 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Reversing lamps not working

Pass 7 Mar 2022 55,390 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 55,390 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 54,198 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Reversing lamps not working

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 52,869 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 51,495 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate slightly damaged

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

Nearside rear tyre rubber starting to crack

Fail 5 Mar 2019 51,495 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Front registration plate slightly damaged

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

Nearside rear tyre rubber starting to crack

Pass 18 Jul 2017 47,088 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Power steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 44,203 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2015 42,071 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre rubber deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2014 39,562 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

front number plate slightly damaged

offside rear tyre rubber deteriorated

slight dampness fuel tank area

Pass 10 Jul 2013 34,862 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Jul 2012 29,961 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 26,712 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 FGF is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 BG58 FGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG58 FGF registered?

BG58 FGF is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 December 2008.

Is BG58 FGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 FGF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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