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BK08 VWM

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

201,534 mi
Last recorded201,534 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 VWM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2026 201,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected alternator wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear bumper end cap missing

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 196,768 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber pad worn (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play movement in rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 196,766 miles

Exhaust system insecure front mounting rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment insufficient reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber pad worn (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play movement in rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 164,499 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 164,070 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 102,458 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 102,457 miles

Fuel tank leaking pipe to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 102,128 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 102,128 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 102,112 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 101,999 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 98,514 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 98,514 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 97,061 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 96,400 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 94,244 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 79,832 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 79,829 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 72,862 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 65,182 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 48,644 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,625 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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BK08 VWM 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 68.2%.

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 BK08 VWM, 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 VWM is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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