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NL58 UGN

2008 Ford Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

130,803 mi
Last recorded130,803 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Connect95,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 UGN
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2026 130,803 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting full outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 123,599 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 123,599 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill Holed Through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 109,630 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 109,629 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SKIN SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 94,673 miles

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

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

Front both front wheels fowling shockers

corrosion under side

Fail 17 Sep 2022 94,667 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear tail pip missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill hold (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front both front wheels fowling shockers

corrosion under side

Pass 27 Sep 2021 80,570 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 80,561 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 74,400 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 66,915 miles

advise both sills slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2018 61,553 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 60,695 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 60,864 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 60,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 59,132 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 58,201 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 58,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 55,359 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 55,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 51,857 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 49,695 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 48,066 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 47,944 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 47,944 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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NL58 UGN is a 2008 Ford Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NL58 UGN, 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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NL58 UGN is a 2008 Ford Connect, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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