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BG58 WCW

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,843 mi
Last recorded126,843 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 WCW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 126,843 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 114,757 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 107,160 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 107,155 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 99,588 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 99,588 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 90,792 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK AREA (2.1.5 (a))

REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH AND REAR CHASSIS AREA

Pass 18 Oct 2017 82,438 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL AREA (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL AREA (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 82,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL AREA (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL AREA (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 74,450 miles

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 27 Oct 2016 74,450 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 27 Oct 2015 63,965 miles

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

exhaust silencer in poor condition

rear lower gear box mount split

Fail 27 Oct 2015 63,965 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust silencer in poor condition

rear lower gear box mount split

Pass 15 Oct 2014 55,439 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 55,439 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 45,853 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 37,416 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 37,416 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 287,147 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 WCW is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WCW, 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 WCW is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 December 2008.

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