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GF58 JVJ

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,023 mi
Last recorded108,023 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 JVJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 108,023 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 101,696 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 101,638 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 90,324 miles

engine oil leak

front screen chipped

o/s/f seat belt fluffing

slight wear in both front bottom ball joints

Fail 27 Nov 2020 90,108 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main full (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack arm worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main full (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine oil leak

front screen chipped

o/s/f seat belt fluffing

slight wear in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 31 May 2019 80,347 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corrorded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake pipe corrorded

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

centre mirror missing

chip on screen

Fail 31 May 2019 80,347 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe corrorded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake pipe corrorded

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

centre mirror missing

chip on screen

Pass 7 Jun 2018 74,980 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 69,205 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 68,913 miles

Windscreen has had a small chip repair

Pass 4 May 2016 68,187 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 67,670 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 56,651 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 45,205 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 36,565 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 26,090 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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GF58 JVJ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF58 JVJ, 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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What year was GF58 JVJ registered?

GF58 JVJ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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