2008 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · LS08 ORF
2008 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 11 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 215,308 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 215,308 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS08 ORF Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2026
- 215,308 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS08 ORF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Transit Connect (LS08 ORF) between April 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 03 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear end of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear end of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))”.
LS08 ORF Mileage History
- 05/04/201115,398 mi
- 03/04/201223,632 mi+8,234 mi
- 09/04/201333,919 mi+10,287 mi
- 10/04/201443,249 mi+9,330 mi
- 10/04/201443,249 mi
- 07/04/201550,994 mi+7,745 mi
- 07/04/201550,994 mi
- 07/10/201554,685 mi+3,691 mi
- 06/04/201662,518 mi+7,833 mi
- 06/04/201662,518 mi
- 04/04/201788,288 mi+25,770 mi
- 03/04/2018113,764 mi+25,476 mi
- 04/04/2019139,497 mi+25,733 mi
- 29/09/2020172,035 mi+32,538 mi
- 29/09/2020172,035 mi
- 01/11/2021200,687 mi+28,652 mi
- 08/11/2022211,530 mi+10,843 mi
- 31/01/2024211,632 mi+102 mi
- 06/01/2025213,719 mi+2,087 mi
- 11/01/2025213,720 mi+1 mi
- 02/01/2026215,308 mi+1,588 mi
- 03/01/2026215,308 mi
Average of roughly 13,554 miles per year across 22 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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