2008 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · BG58 ECF
2008 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 148,949 miles. MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,949 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BG58 ECF Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/06/2024
- 148,949 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG58 ECF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Transit Connect (BG58 ECF) between October 2011 and June 2024.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 22 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”.
BG58 ECF Mileage History
- 13/10/201136,884 mi
- 13/10/201136,884 mi
- 20/10/201243,243 mi+6,359 mi
- 17/11/201243,416 mi+173 mi
- 11/12/201353,495 mi+10,079 mi
- 21/11/201467,152 mi+13,657 mi
- 02/12/201467,397 mi+245 mi
- 04/01/201681,225 mi+13,828 mi
- 04/01/201681,225 mi
- 18/02/201795,868 mi+14,643 mi
- 18/02/201795,868 mi
- 16/03/2018100,337 mi+4,469 mi
- 27/04/2019115,704 mi+15,367 mi
- 27/04/2019115,704 mi
- 23/12/2020130,231 mi+14,527 mi
- 13/12/2021131,730 mi+1,499 mi
- 20/12/2022134,071 mi+2,341 mi
- 22/06/2024148,949 mi+14,878 mi
Average of roughly 8,829 miles per year across 18 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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