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YE58 DXU

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,832 mi
Last recorded104,832 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE58 DXU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 104,832 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both /o/s/f loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2025 103,524 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 103,370 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 98,633 miles

Central brake light not working

Nearside Rear bumper corner missing

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 98,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper end cap missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer wing damaged

extensive welding repairs have been carried out under vehicle

under vehicle recently under sealed including brake pipes

Fail 30 Mar 2023 98,599 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed re-exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings missing bumper end cap,sharp edges (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage to offside front wing area

Pass 23 Mar 2022 94,312 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play bbj both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bbj (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 89,733 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 89,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 85,639 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 85,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 79,751 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 79,742 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded into holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat fixings,outer sill corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 70,469 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres wearing edges

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 29 Nov 2016 60,463 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack nut (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 50,956 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 50,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 42,395 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust corroding

nearside rear tyre wearing edges

rear door stops missing

wipers splitting

Pass 28 Nov 2013 33,540 miles

exhaust corroding

nearside wiper split

Pass 28 Nov 2012 24,561 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 17,649 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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YE58 DXU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YE58 DXU, 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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YE58 DXU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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