2008 Ford Transit Connect · 27,939 MOT tests
2008 Ford Transit Connect reliability
2008 Ford Transit Connects fail 50.8% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 20 Transit Connect years (27,939 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Connects: 36%)
- 50.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Connects: 36%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 137,215
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 27,939
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 6.5% of tests fail here (174% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 10% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Ford Transit Connect
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics25.7%
- Suspension22%
- Body, chassis and structure21.6%
- Brakes17.3%
- Tyres9.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 8.36%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 8.29%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Stop lamp not working 7.2%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 6.02%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 5.43%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 5.36%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (26.61%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (20.64%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (20.19%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.32%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.32%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (7.19%)
Other years
Every Ford Transit Connect year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect reliable?
2008 Ford Transit Connects fail 50.8% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 20 Transit Connect years (27,939 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Ford Transit Connect MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (8.36% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (8.29% of tests), stop lamp not working (7.2% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Ford Transit Connect have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Ford Transit Connect shows 137,215 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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