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BK08 XKU

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,825 mi
Last recorded221,825 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 221,825 miles

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))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 221,515 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 212,705 miles

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))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 212,701 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 204,738 miles

front brakes worn and 30% imbalance

front tyres worn

oil leaks

park brake 17%

wind screen damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2018 204,694 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 191,343 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 177,905 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 177,905 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 167,663 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 150,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear tyre feathered slightly on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2013 117,329 miles

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.

Pass 4 Aug 2012 88,282 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2012 88,282 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 56,641 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 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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What year was BK08 XKU registered?

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

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