2008 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · GL08 JVM
2008 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 262,179 miles. MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 262,179 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL08 JVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 262,179 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL08 JVM 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 (GL08 JVM) between March 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 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 (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (”; “Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
GL08 JVM Mileage History
- 01/03/2024259,100 mi
- 28/02/2025260,920 mi+1,820 mi
- 28/02/2025260,920 mi
- 12/02/2026262,165 mi+1,245 mi
- 20/02/2026262,179 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 1,560 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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