Official DVLA Record

2008 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · RO08 JDZ

RO08 JDZ

2008 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 242,484 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
Year / Origin
2008 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 05/04/2026
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
242,484 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 05/04/2026
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2008
Engine
1753cc
Mechanical Assessment

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RO08 JDZ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2025
  • 242,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)

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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 (60%)
! Older vehicle
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RO08 JDZ Mileage History

  1. 17/03/2023208,612 mi
  2. 05/04/2024217,312 mi+8,700 mi
  3. 04/04/2025242,465 mi+25,153 mi
  4. 07/04/2025242,484 mi+19 mi

Average of roughly 16,451 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

RO08 JDZ MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 31 Aug 2026, 17:42
MOT Analysis

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 (RO08 JDZ) between March 2023 and April 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 07 April 2025 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 (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 24 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”; “Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. OSF - 195/65 15 NSF - 185/65 15 (5.2.3 (b))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Position lamp goes out when the brake is ”.

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