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BK58 LSN

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

128,106 mi
Last recorded128,106 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 LSN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 128,106 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 126,172 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 121,670 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 121,664 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded above pipe join (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 118,408 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 118,346 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 115,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 115,979 miles

Brake performance not tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 111,091 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 100,893 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both corroded (2.4.B.1a)

cam belt due replacement ?

centre stop lamp not working

corrosion on both outer sills

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 31 Aug 2017 100,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going into hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going into hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake performance not tested pipe leaking (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both corroded (2.4.B.1a)

cam belt due replacement ?

centre stop lamp not working

corrosion on both outer sills

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 1 Sep 2016 86,693 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to middle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to middle (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rubber snapped

sump corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 78,782 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed second row (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed third row (5.2.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

vehicles internal headlamp adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Oct 2015 78,782 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed second row (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed third row (5.2.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

vehicles internal headlamp adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Oct 2014 69,559 miles

o/s/f inner tyre edge badly worn

Fail 23 Oct 2014 69,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f inner tyre edge badly worn

Fail 22 Oct 2013 59,021 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 59,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 45,372 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 45,372 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 28,978 miles

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

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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BK58 LSN is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BK58 LSN, 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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BK58 LSN is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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