2008 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · BF08 VEK
2008 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 10 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 143,511 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,511 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF08 VEK Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 143,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF08 VEK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Transit Connect (BF08 VEK) between April 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
BF08 VEK Mileage History
- 11/04/201132,991 mi
- 10/04/201239,652 mi+6,661 mi
- 03/04/201358,642 mi+18,990 mi
- 04/03/201462,915 mi+4,273 mi
- 27/02/201570,636 mi+7,721 mi
- 27/02/201570,636 mi
- 02/03/201675,295 mi+4,659 mi
- 12/04/201777,265 mi+1,970 mi
- 12/04/201777,265 mi
- 11/04/201880,106 mi+2,841 mi
- 03/04/201991,245 mi+11,139 mi
- 03/04/201991,247 mi+2 mi
- 18/03/2020103,708 mi+12,461 mi
- 18/03/2020103,709 mi+1 mi
- 07/04/2021116,418 mi+12,709 mi
- 14/12/2021122,836 mi+6,418 mi
- 30/06/2023131,557 mi+8,721 mi
- 13/07/2023131,562 mi+5 mi
- 09/07/2024135,050 mi+3,488 mi
- 16/07/2024135,050 mi
- 22/07/2025140,422 mi+5,372 mi
- 22/07/2025140,426 mi+4 mi
- 22/07/2026143,511 mi+3,085 mi
- 22/07/2026143,511 mi
Average of roughly 7,233 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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