2008 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · BG08 UTU
2008 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 23 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 139,401 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BG08 UTU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2025
- 139,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG08 UTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Transit Connect (BG08 UTU) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill”; “Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly red”.
BG08 UTU Mileage History
- 08/09/2022123,492 mi
- 07/09/2023128,573 mi+5,081 mi
- 07/09/2024134,121 mi+5,548 mi
- 14/09/2024134,122 mi+1 mi
- 13/09/2025139,401 mi+5,279 mi
Average of roughly 5,279 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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