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BJ08 HZH

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,807 mi
Last recorded136,807 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 HZH
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 136,807 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 131,280 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))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 131,149 miles

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

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

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 11 Dec 2023 125,074 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 118,606 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 113,122 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 105,457 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 105,383 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 93,784 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 93,784 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 77,091 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 77,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 63,363 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 63,363 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 59,183 miles

front brake disc slightly worn surface rust

offside front tyre wearing inner edge slightly

offside rear tyre getting close to inner edge limit

Pass 1 Apr 2015 57,737 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc slightly lipped and worn

offside rear tyre starting to wear inner edge limit

Fail 26 Mar 2015 57,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc slightly lipped and worn

offside rear tyre starting to wear inner edge limit

Pass 18 Mar 2014 51,706 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 43,214 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 34,500 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,314 miles

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

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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BJ08 HZH is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BJ08 HZH, 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 BJ08 HZH registered?

BJ08 HZH is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 HZH shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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