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AF08 BMG

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,482 mi
Last recorded122,482 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 BMG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 122,482 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 121,605 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to rust (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack at bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 115,330 miles

nearside & offside front tyres worn smooth on the inner edge

wiinscreen has excessive damaged in the swept area not affecting the drivers view of the road

Fail 26 Jan 2018 115,324 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside & offside front tyres worn smooth on the inner edge

wiinscreen has excessive damaged in the swept area not affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 26 Jan 2017 98,986 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 98,783 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 98,783 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 86,678 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre pressure low, but valve cap seized on

Pass 3 Jun 2014 77,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f shocker damp

Fail 2 Jun 2014 77,436 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f shocker damp

Pass 17 Jul 2013 67,341 miles

Offside front wheel bearing noise

Wear on brake pedal rubber

Fail 17 Jul 2013 67,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front wheel bearing noise

Wear on brake pedal rubber

Pass 13 Jul 2012 51,217 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 51,207 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 36,726 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 36,726 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AF08 BMG 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 62.5%.

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 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 AF08 BMG, 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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AF08 BMG is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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