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YE08 XGX

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,319 mi
Last recorded176,319 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 XGX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 176,319 miles

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

Offside Front Outer sill covered heavily with underseal

vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2024 176,319 miles

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

Offside Front Outer sill covered heavily with underseal

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

vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2023 167,106 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 167,106 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

under body rusty

Pass 27 May 2022 155,055 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 155,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2021 148,301 miles

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 148,289 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill rusted through. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking tank filler pipe leaking been taped up. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 134,797 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 134,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 120,868 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 120,868 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking around injectors (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 104,455 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel filler pipe deteriorated/ cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 104,455 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel filler pipe deteriorated/ cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 88,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + centre deteriorated (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 68,277 miles

offside front tyre wear on outer and inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2014 68,227 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre wear on outer and inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2014 63,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 55,639 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 45,604 miles

Nearside Front 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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YE08 XGX is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YE08 XGX, 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 XGX is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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