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BL08 NRE

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,159 mi
Last recorded115,159 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 115,159 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 114,740 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 109,572 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 100,606 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 90,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 81,737 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 72,517 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 65,824 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 59,032 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 53,949 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 48,542 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 41,520 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 34,172 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 34,172 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 26,951 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 26,951 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 NRE is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL08 NRE registered?

BL08 NRE is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is BL08 NRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL08 NRE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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