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YE08 OWG

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

150,100 mi
Last recorded150,100 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 OWG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 150,100 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 138,288 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 124,601 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 114,939 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 104,993 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 89,072 miles

rear brake balance slightly uneven

Pass 9 Apr 2013 66,471 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 52,333 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 52,333 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,394 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 OWG is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OWG, 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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What year was YE08 OWG registered?

YE08 OWG is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is YE08 OWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE08 OWG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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