2008 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · SC08 XBO
2008 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 28 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 185,053 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,053 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC08 XBO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/09/2024
- 185,053 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC08 XBO MOT History
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 (SC08 XBO) between October 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear front parts (1.1.11 (c))”; “Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”.
SC08 XBO Mileage History
- 17/10/2022176,810 mi
- 01/11/2022176,920 mi+110 mi
- 22/01/2024184,353 mi+7,433 mi
- 26/09/2024185,053 mi+700 mi
Average of roughly 4,241 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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