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BJ58 AVC

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,895 mi
Last recorded147,895 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 AVC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 147,895 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 147,888 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 144,212 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 144,182 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded / 2x holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth starting to split (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 138,194 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 132,331 miles

Offside outer sill corroding

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 132,331 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside outer sill corroding

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 124,730 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 124,472 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 124,472 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 121,951 miles

brake pipes front to rear starting to corrode

front lower ball joints dust covers splitting and starting to seap grease

slight corrosion to sills

Fail 23 Oct 2018 121,951 miles

front lower ball joints dust covers splitting and starting to seap grease

Exhaust system insecure middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

brake pipes front to rear starting to corrode

slight corrosion to sills

Pass 3 May 2018 119,529 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Small engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2017 118,336 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 91,070 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 30 Dec 2015 91,070 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 2 Jan 2015 83,540 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 82,720 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 82,720 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 77,612 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 72,209 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2011 72,209 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BJ58 AVC 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 63.6%.

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 BJ58 AVC, 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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BJ58 AVC is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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