2008 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · NH08 VZL
2008 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 11 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 130,503 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,503 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NH08 VZL Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2024
- 130,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NH08 VZL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Transit Connect (NH08 VZL) between June 2011 and October 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 67 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill ”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
NH08 VZL Mileage History
- 23/06/201121,706 mi
- 24/05/201227,718 mi+6,012 mi
- 13/09/201227,962 mi+244 mi
- 27/08/201338,032 mi+10,070 mi
- 10/09/201445,924 mi+7,892 mi
- 10/09/201445,924 mi
- 10/09/201554,500 mi+8,576 mi
- 10/09/201554,500 mi
- 09/09/201662,171 mi+7,671 mi
- 09/09/201662,171 mi
- 14/08/201769,116 mi+6,945 mi
- 15/08/201769,120 mi+4 mi
- 11/09/201882,003 mi+12,883 mi
- 02/09/201993,169 mi+11,166 mi
- 04/09/201993,173 mi+4 mi
- 08/09/2020103,455 mi+10,282 mi
- 06/09/2021112,917 mi+9,462 mi
- 06/09/2021112,919 mi+2 mi
- 20/10/2022120,139 mi+7,220 mi
- 19/10/2023125,741 mi+5,602 mi
- 26/10/2023125,791 mi+50 mi
- 21/10/2024130,503 mi+4,712 mi
- 21/10/2024130,503 mi
Average of roughly 8,162 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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