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BK08 XPA

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,772 mi
Last recorded158,772 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 158,772 miles

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

Slight play in rack

Pass 29 Feb 2024 154,045 miles

Nearside Rear Jacking point has slight corrosion on sill

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Feb 2023 151,864 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 151,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 151,864 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 146,925 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 146,925 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front oil seal

Pass 19 Nov 2020 142,900 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 142,894 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 133,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box/tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 133,430 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box/tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 130,274 miles

Parking brake lever travel high

Fail 15 Nov 2018 130,274 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever travel high

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 117,288 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 100,508 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 93,763 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 85,883 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 73,824 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 58,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 47,410 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 XPA is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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