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FJ08 BTF

2008 Ford Motor Caravan

Maroon Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,272 mi
Last recorded47,272 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Motor Caravan37,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 BTF
MakeFord
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 47,272 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 46,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 46,284 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 45,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake lamp inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 45,527 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 45,502 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 45,262 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 45,262 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 44,772 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 43,427 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 43,427 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 42,084 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 39,725 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 36,940 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 33,865 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 30,108 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 25,755 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 25,755 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 20,994 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 15,831 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Motor Caravan?

Based on 4,518 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
2,130
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 72
position lamp(s) not working 71
Registration plate lamp not working 65
fog lamp not working 59
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FJ08 BTF is a 2008 Ford Motor Caravan in Maroon with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Ford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 37,772 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ08 BTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ08 BTF registered?

FJ08 BTF is a 2008 Ford Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is FJ08 BTF safe to buy?

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