2008 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · GL08 JVJ
2008 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 163,035 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,035 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL08 JVJ Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/11/2022
- 163,035 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL08 JVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2008 Ford Transit Connect (GL08 JVJ) between November 2022 and November 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 November 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (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: “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill multiple plac”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable snapped (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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