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BL08 GTU

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,659 mi
Last recorded114,659 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 GTU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 114,659 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output image hazy both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis slightly corroded / shock prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill weld repairs

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to hoses slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filler rubber pipe deteriorating

reverse lights not working

Pass 4 Dec 2024 113,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 112,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes to hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 111,709 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 109,579 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe rusty at rear clip (1.1.11 (c))

coolant level low

Fail 29 Nov 2021 109,579 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe rusty at rear clip (1.1.11 (c))

coolant level low

Pass 25 Nov 2020 107,650 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

all four tyres perished and cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2019 105,506 miles

n/s/f drop link dust cover poor

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2018 101,932 miles

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2017 95,992 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 90,186 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 24 Nov 2016 90,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 24 Nov 2015 81,832 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 81,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam h4 (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 73,193 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 73,193 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 62,555 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 62,555 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 56,566 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 56,566 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 44,380 miles

Rear tyres worn low around inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Jun 2011 31,801 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 31,797 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner 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 GTU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GTU, 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 BL08 GTU registered?

BL08 GTU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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The MOT history for BL08 GTU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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