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BK08 PSZ

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,220 mi
Last recorded157,220 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 PSZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 157,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 150,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near jacking point corroded currently not Holed or soft enough to hole, STILL HAS STRUCTURAL RIGIDITY (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 150,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near jacking point corroded currently not Holed or soft enough to hole, STILL HAS STRUCTURAL RIGIDITY (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 143,391 miles

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 138,535 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 138,535 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 126,239 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 126,239 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 114,830 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 111,520 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 101,974 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 95,777 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 25 Jan 2016 86,351 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 86,351 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 76,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 69,316 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 60,694 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 52,890 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 37,272 miles

o/s rear tyre out of shape

Fail 9 Mar 2011 37,272 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s rear tyre out of shape

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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BK08 PSZ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK08 PSZ, 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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BK08 PSZ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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