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BL08 WJJ

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,386 mi
Last recorded164,386 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 164,386 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from some connection on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back ; is covered with underseal ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge skimmed inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge skimmed inner side (5.2.3 (e))

car is covered with underseal paint

Fail 5 Sep 2024 164,310 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to Exhaust Leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Backing Broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed and Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed and Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Shock Absorber (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Grill Broken

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Bent (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Underbody Heavily Corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2023 156,319 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 152,853 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear door difficult to open.

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Aug 2021 152,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2021 152,366 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 139,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 129,460 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 129,460 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury treim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 112,555 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front sections of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

engine lamp on

slight play in both front anti roll bar D bushes

Fail 16 Feb 2018 112,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front sections of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

engine lamp on

Pass 31 Jan 2017 96,023 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 31 Jan 2017 96,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 2 Feb 2016 83,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 1 Feb 2016 83,155 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silncer (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 13 Nov 2014 68,588 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 67,526 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 67,526 miles

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

Offside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 54,640 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 43,791 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 43,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 34,610 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 WJJ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 WJJ, 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 WJJ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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