2008 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · RF08 FSO
2008 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 200,939 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,939 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF08 FSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 200,939 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF08 FSO 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 (RF08 FSO) between November 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 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: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
RF08 FSO Mileage History
- 11/11/2023198,247 mi
- 01/12/2023198,301 mi+54 mi
- 06/12/2024198,793 mi+492 mi
- 17/12/2024198,834 mi+41 mi
- 27/04/2026200,939 mi+2,105 mi
Average of roughly 1,095 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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