2008 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · CE08 DFX
2008 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 180,470 miles. MOT valid until 06 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,470 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE08 DFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 180,470 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE08 DFX 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 (CE08 DFX) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 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 (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
CE08 DFX Mileage History
- 02/07/2024178,413 mi
- 10/07/2025178,808 mi+395 mi
- 08/08/2025178,810 mi+2 mi
- 16/07/2026180,468 mi+1,658 mi
- 29/07/2026180,470 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 993 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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