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BIG 691

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,119 mi
Last recorded103,119 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 691
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 103,119 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 102,582 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 102,582 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 101,804 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 101,804 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 100,943 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 99,916 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 99,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 99,444 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 98,440 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 97,456 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 97,451 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper cap missing (6.1.C.1)

Engine lamp shows a fault

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

Pass 5 May 2017 85,181 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 85,181 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 72,527 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 59,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 50,321 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 42,000 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 36,214 miles

Air Bag light on

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 29,504 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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BIG 691 is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BIG 691, 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 BIG 691 registered?

BIG 691 is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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