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BL08 HCD

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,445 mi
Last recorded125,445 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 HCD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 125,445 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 118,411 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 110,725 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 103,902 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 97,821 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 97,821 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 89,312 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 89,312 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 26 Jul 2011 70,534 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 70,534 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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BL08 HCD is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BL08 HCD, 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 HCD registered?

BL08 HCD is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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