MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,825 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear OUTER SILL CORRODING
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure CENTRE MOUNTING (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (LEAF SPRING PRESCRIBED AREA) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKAGE DETACHED (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
MIL LAMP ILLUMINATED
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear OUTER SILL CORRODING
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front brakes worn and 30% imbalance
front tyres worn
oil leaks
park brake 17%
wind screen damaged
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
front brakes worn
front tyres worn
oil leaks
windscreen damaged
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to hoses (3.6.B.2c)
eml lamp on
exhaust poor but not leaking
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven (4.1.E.1)
damage to windscreen does not impair drivers view of the road
slight cut in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven (4.1.E.1)
damage to windscreen does not impair drivers view of the road
slight cut in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside rear tyre feathered slightly on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear exhaust in poor condition.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BK08 XKU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BK08 XKU, 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 XKU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 March 2008.
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