2008 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · LP08 JBX
2008 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 98,123 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LP08 JBX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 98,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LP08 JBX 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 (LP08 JBX) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (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 Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
LP08 JBX Mileage History
- 11/05/202381,888 mi
- 15/04/202489,340 mi+7,452 mi
- 16/04/202489,345 mi+5 mi
- 25/04/202592,202 mi+2,857 mi
- 28/04/202698,123 mi+5,921 mi
Average of roughly 5,475 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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