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MV08 WFY

2008 Ford Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,405 mi
Last recorded106,405 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Connect95,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 WFY
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 106,405 miles

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

Nearside floor to sill edge underneath has corrosion to drain holes

Pass 25 Feb 2025 104,365 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 104,364 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe into pump (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 102,678 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 101,715 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 99,437 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 97,243 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 94,430 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 91,664 miles

Offside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 91,663 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 88,427 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 88,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2017 85,426 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 82,071 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 21 May 2015 79,349 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Exhaust mid box corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 74,791 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 69,501 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 56,871 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 56,871 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 42,128 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Connect?

Based on 7,482 MOT tests across 431 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,366
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 296
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 274
Brake pipe excessively corroded 175
Stop lamp not working 166
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 154
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MV08 WFY is a 2008 Ford Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Ford Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 95,992 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 296 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV08 WFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Connect is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MV08 WFY registered?

MV08 WFY is a 2008 Ford Connect, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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