2008 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · HG57 XML
2008 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2008. Recorded mileage 163,803 miles. MOT valid until 21/04/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,803 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1753cc
HG57 XML Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 163,803 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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HG57 XML Mileage History
- 23/04/2024147,726 mi
- 08/04/2025156,896 mi+9,170 mi
- 08/04/2025156,896 mi
- 08/04/2026163,803 mi+6,907 mi
- 08/04/2026163,803 mi
Average of roughly 8,211 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HG57 XML 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 (HG57 XML) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 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: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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