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BJ58 JHU

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,030 mi
Last recorded127,030 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 JHU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 127,030 miles

Corrosion on sills N/S and O/S

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

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

Rear Surface corrosion on leaf springs both side

Pass 11 Mar 2020 116,040 miles

Engine management lamp on.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 115,513 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust section outlet missing. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corner trim missing. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust box missing. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Engine management lamp on.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 97,377 miles

advise high level stop light not working

advise n/s/r lens damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2018 97,367 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing drop link arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise high level stop light not working

advise n/s/r lens damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2017 88,454 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

front inner discs corroded

front tyres close to limit

front wipers slightly worn

nearside front inner cv gaiter leaking slightly and slightly damaged

offside front arb link arm slightly

sump corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2017 88,454 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads wearing thin

front inner discs corroded

front tyres close to limit

front wipers slightly worn

nearside front inner cv gaiter leaking slightly and slightly damaged

offside front arb link arm slightly

sump corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 75,157 miles

Front arb link arm bushes slightly worn

Front arb link arm bushes slightly worn

Front inner brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2016 75,157 miles

Front arb link arm bushes slightly worn

Front arb link arm bushes slightly worn

Front inner brake discs slightly corroded

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 57,414 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 57,392 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 57,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 44,789 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 26,683 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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BJ58 JHU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JHU, 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 JHU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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