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BJ08 LFB

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,531 mi
Last recorded107,531 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 107,531 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 106,120 miles

Nearside Rear sill damaged

damage to rear bumper

headlamp images deteriorating

Pass 16 May 2024 101,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill damaged

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 10 May 2023 92,835 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

damage to n/s/r sill

damage to rear bumper

Pass 13 Jun 2022 85,825 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 77,489 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 76,424 miles

Fuel filler neck hose perished

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 72,396 miles

Fuel tank filler hose perished

Pass 13 Apr 2018 69,763 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 69,763 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 67,268 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 67,268 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 63,342 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 56,944 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 56,944 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

exhaust corroded & weak

r/o/s bumper end cap missing

Pass 25 Mar 2014 52,943 miles

rear ehaust box weak & corroded

suspect alternator bearings noisy

Fail 21 Mar 2014 52,943 miles

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

rear ehaust box weak & corroded

suspect alternator bearings noisy

Pass 8 Apr 2013 48,164 miles

screw in r/n/s tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2012 40,980 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,896 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 LFB is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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