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SV08 NLG

2008 Ford Connect

White Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,711 mi
Last recorded104,711 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Connect95,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 NLG
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2026 104,711 miles

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

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

Battery charger removed from engine bay,lead almost fell into alternator belt

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

reverse light not working

Pass 21 Jan 2025 104,542 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 104,537 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Rear silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 104,517 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 103,061 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 103,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 102,240 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 102,225 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 100,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 93,232 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 88,150 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 84,126 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 84,087 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 78,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Both tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Apr 2016 74,288 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 74,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 68,527 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 61,391 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise left front tyre at 2m/m

Pass 15 Apr 2013 54,180 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2012 48,200 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edge

advise left front tyre at 2m/m

Fail 19 Apr 2011 39,406 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 39,406 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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SV08 NLG is a 2008 Ford Connect in White with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SV08 NLG, 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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SV08 NLG is a 2008 Ford Connect, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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