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YE08 LRA

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

190,088 mi
Last recorded190,088 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 LRA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 190,088 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 189,985 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner & outer sill corroded and holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner & outer sill corroded and holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut to metal casing, also cracking & perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens discoloured (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge & low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens discoloured (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 187,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 nsf,osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nsf,osf (5.2.3 (e))

chip in screen

Pass 18 May 2024 161,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 nsf,osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 161,333 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 nsf,osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 137,076 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 May 2023 137,071 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps osr / nsr (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2022 109,375 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 109,373 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 osr / nsr (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 82,744 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2021 82,743 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 62,409 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 62,405 miles

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin no 2 fuel injector seal leaking gas (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 58,813 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 55,791 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 52,388 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 49,299 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 45,484 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 41,040 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 35,728 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 30,566 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 23,878 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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YE08 LRA is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YE08 LRA, 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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YE08 LRA is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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