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BL08 FMU

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,531 mi
Last recorded117,531 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 FMU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2026 117,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lens cracked (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system x2 along chassis (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 117,088 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 115,979 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 112,275 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 97,979 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 91,525 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 85,826 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 79,919 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 69,090 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 69,090 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 53,717 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 53,717 miles

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 37,969 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 37,969 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 23,488 miles

nearside front inner drivrshaft boot split

Fail 30 Jun 2011 23,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front inner drivrshaft boot split

nearside rear tyre low at edge

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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BL08 FMU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BL08 FMU, 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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BL08 FMU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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