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BJ08 LAA

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,218 mi
Last recorded78,218 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 78,218 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 75,145 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 71,767 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 68,878 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 66,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2021 62,698 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 59,320 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 56,220 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 51,812 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 48,698 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 42,048 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 42,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 32,668 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 31,226 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 31,226 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 27,633 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 27,633 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 24,321 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 24,321 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 17,879 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 17,879 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 LAA is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LAA, 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 LAA registered?

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

Is BJ08 LAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 LAA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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