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BL08 RYR

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,415 mi
Last recorded60,415 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 RYR
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 60,415 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2025 56,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre low / bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack n/s lower corner of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre low / bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

under side of van covered in light mud.. from front to rear & side to side

Pass 22 Jul 2024 49,904 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 49,902 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed corroded (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened track rod end (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 49,749 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 49,305 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 49,304 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 46,390 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 46,389 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 46,389 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 44,253 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 41,457 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 41,457 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 39,261 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 39,261 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 37,765 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 37,765 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 37,760 miles

Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged on tank (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2015 35,955 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 34,410 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 32,766 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 32,766 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 28,838 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 26,743 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 RYR is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RYR, 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 RYR registered?

BL08 RYR is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is BL08 RYR safe to buy?

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