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BJ08 KZP

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

202,688 mi
Last recorded202,688 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 May 2023 202,688 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 202,117 miles

Both inner rack joints have play

Brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2022 202,117 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill, marked in chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Both inner rack joints have play

Brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2021 201,875 miles

Body and Chassis slightly corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underbody and Subframe slightly corroded

underbody undersealed preventing inspection

Fail 20 Mar 2021 201,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Body and Chassis slightly corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underbody and Subframe slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2020 199,599 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 193,725 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 193,723 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 181,494 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 181,494 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 171,266 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 171,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage missing ball joint broke away (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels cable snapped (3.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 157,384 miles

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

Offside Front WORN ON THE OUTSIDE

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 157,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front WORN ON THE OUTSIDE

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 131,948 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 131,948 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 190,563 miles

enginemgmt light staying on

Fail 29 Mar 2013 166,201 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 166,201 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 2 Apr 2012 130,743 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 130,743 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 111,180 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear service brake has high imbalance 31%

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 KZP 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 54.5%.

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

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