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BK58 UNJ

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,483 mi
Last recorded151,483 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 UNJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 151,483 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 148,716 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 146,257 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 134,722 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 124,749 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 117,331 miles

wear front brake pads

Pass 2 Jul 2016 82,854 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 80,698 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 80,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 67,857 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 55,219 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 42,639 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 29,328 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 29,328 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UNJ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BK58 UNJ, 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 BK58 UNJ registered?

BK58 UNJ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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