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AY58 YBM

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

148,309 mi
Last recorded148,309 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 YBM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 148,309 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 148,304 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 143,982 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

inner and outer sills rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2023 140,093 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 139,968 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 135,452 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Nov 2022 135,447 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank leaking further investigation fuel evident under tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Nov 2021 131,343 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear lines by rear flexi hose joints (1.1.11 (c))

Car tyres fitted to commercial vehicle, load rating of tyres on car ok, spare tyre load rating of 91 is below vehicle pated requirements for rear axle

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to outer sills

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear leaf spring shackles seized, springs bowing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 126,493 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes by rear flexi joints (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to both outer sills and underside

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inner edges, almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 126,493 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes by rear flexi joints (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to both outer sills and underside

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inner edges, almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working 382 bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 123,007 miles

n/s/r tyre punctured, was 10psi

o/s/r tyre very low punctured inner edge

rear ends of front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2019 123,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre punctured, was 10psi

o/s/r tyre very low punctured inner edge

rear ends of front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2018 120,807 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 120,797 miles

Fuel hose leaking filler neck tube (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Nov 2017 118,772 miles

Front coil springs corroding.

Nearside Front TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT, ALSO WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside & offside rear metal brake pipes corroding.

offside rear tyre perishing.

stone chips in front screen.

Pass 15 Nov 2016 116,404 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner sholder.

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight oil leak.

stone chips in front screen.

Pass 16 Nov 2015 70,379 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 96,879 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint gaitor split

n/s/f tyre low

Pass 18 Sep 2013 80,659 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 70,678 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear bumper damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2012 70,678 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear bumper damaged

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 53,443 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 53,443 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AY58 YBM is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY58 YBM, 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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AY58 YBM is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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