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SA58 HFP

2008 Ford Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,070 mi
Last recorded128,070 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Connect95,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA58 HFP
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 128,070 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the front (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on inner sills on both sides not excessive at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2025 122,866 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 117,830 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 114,355 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 114,323 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 110,019 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 109,993 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 99,081 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 99,081 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 89,210 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 89,210 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 72,027 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 66,015 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2017 51,531 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2017 51,528 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 338,713 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 38,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2015 25,165 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 15,603 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 13,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 13,691 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 11,670 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 9,502 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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SA58 HFP is a 2008 Ford Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SA58 HFP, 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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SA58 HFP is a 2008 Ford Connect, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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