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BL08 HLG

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,034 mi
Last recorded144,034 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 144,034 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 144,030 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety sump plug leaking excessively and oil leak from timing side o / s / f (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose damaged such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 135,263 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 126,785 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 126,781 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 121,598 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2022 121,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 119,419 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 2.mm also small splits both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 119,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose leaking beside tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pot joint robber (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 2.mm also small splits both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 116,020 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 112,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 112,770 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 112,648 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 15 Mar 2016 94,533 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 94,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 82,450 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 70,218 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 59,183 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 53,934 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 43,012 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 43,012 miles

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

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 HLG is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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