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BJ08 KZL

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,264 mi
Last recorded90,264 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 KZL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 90,264 miles

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

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

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

center exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 May 2022 88,415 miles

Central Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 18 May 2022 88,415 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 May 2021 88,408 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 88,074 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2019 79,079 miles

Coolant leak from thermostat housing

Fuel filler neck perished

Fail 22 May 2019 79,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak from thermostat housing

Fuel filler neck perished

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Throttle control valve insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2018 60,157 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 60,155 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Air filter box top loose

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

Coolant level low. Evidence of leak from thermostat.

Engine oil level low

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

Fuel cap top missing (Sealing device maintained)

Lower gearbox stabilizer mounting split

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

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

Slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jan 2017 49,425 miles

Centre stop lamp inoperative

Fluid around cylinder head (suspect fuel). No obvious component leaking

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre outer side wall cut nearside front

Pass 19 Jan 2016 47,260 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

tyre wall damage front n/s & o/s.

Pass 23 Jan 2015 44,097 miles

damage to f/n/s tyre wall.

engine management light on.

exhaust corroded and weak.

Pass 16 Jan 2014 33,625 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 33,625 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 27,320 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 24,180 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 17,872 miles

o/s door mirror cracked.

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 KZL is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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