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AM08 YSU

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,593 mi
Last recorded109,593 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 YSU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 109,593 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills (surface) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 109,099 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 103,528 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 98,737 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 93,662 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 93,520 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 88,765 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 79,629 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 79,629 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 69,969 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 69,969 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 63,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Off side rear tyre side wall starting to crack

Pass 28 Apr 2016 57,186 miles

Cut in outer wall of n s f tyre but not to cord

Fail 27 Apr 2016 57,186 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Cut in outer wall of n s f tyre but not to cord

Pass 7 Apr 2015 50,845 miles

exhaut box showing signs of corrsion

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres slight damage to side walls

Fail 28 Apr 2014 44,170 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 44,170 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 38,020 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 30,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 30,070 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 21,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 21,807 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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AM08 YSU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 101,348 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM08 YSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AM08 YSU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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