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2008 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · RJ58 LHD

RJ58 LHD

2008 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 30/10/2008. Recorded mileage 159,374 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
Year / Origin
2008 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 11/10/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
159,374 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/10/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
1753cc

RJ58 LHD Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2022
  • 159,374 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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RJ58 LHD Mileage History

  1. 20/09/2021156,724 mi
  2. 20/09/2021156,724 mi
  3. 05/10/2022159,349 mi+2,625 mi
  4. 13/10/2022159,374 mi+25 mi

Average of roughly 2,494 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

RJ58 LHD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Sept 2026, 09:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Transit Connect (RJ58 LHD) between September 2021 and October 2022.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 13 October 2022 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: Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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