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BJ08 JFA

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

145,880 mi
Last recorded145,880 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 145,880 miles

Offside Rear Sill has slight corrosion

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 145,880 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sill has slight corrosion

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 143,061 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 140,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 138,208 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 135,015 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 130,951 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 127,861 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 124,850 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 120,267 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 117,305 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 108,519 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 108,519 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 91,769 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 80,431 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 70,681 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 59,816 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 59,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 50,893 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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BJ08 JFA is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JFA, 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 BJ08 JFA registered?

BJ08 JFA is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is BJ08 JFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 JFA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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