2008 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · BV08 HVF
2008 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 25 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 71,368 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,368 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV08 HVF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 71,368 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV08 HVF 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 (BV08 HVF) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle outer sill (7.1.1”.
BV08 HVF Mileage History
- 22/02/202469,984 mi
- 26/03/202469,984 mi
- 01/04/202570,656 mi+672 mi
- 09/04/202570,656 mi
- 30/03/202671,368 mi+712 mi
Average of roughly 659 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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