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YE08 ZDL

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

181,875 mi
Last recorded181,875 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 181,875 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 181,875 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 156,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 156,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 155,246 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe / also central exhaust silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Coolant leak Radiator broken away/ header tank empty ()

Offside Front 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Crossover pipe to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 155,213 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail over rear axle beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe / also central exhaust silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Coolant leak Radiator broken away/ header tank empty ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside 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 Crossover pipe to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 146,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low, 2mm (195/65R15 95T XL) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low, 2mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front, outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 146,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low, 2mm (195/65R15 95T XL) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Not releasing under load (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low, 2mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front, outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 131,382 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 131,158 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 124,554 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer sills along length (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 123,975 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear and offside rear outer sills holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn DEAD TO LIMIT - replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer sills along length (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 113,490 miles

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

parking brake performance is borderline

Fail 24 Jul 2017 113,490 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

parking brake performance is borderline

Pass 5 Jul 2016 102,798 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 102,796 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 90,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 90,422 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 84,200 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 84,199 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 73,914 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 63,162 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 63,162 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 48,329 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 ZDL is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 YE08 ZDL, 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 ZDL is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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