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YE58 HCY

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,114 mi
Last recorded129,114 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2024 129,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 125,263 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front front number plate damaged

Fail 2 Jun 2023 125,262 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

front number plate damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2022 121,085 miles

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

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

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

body has corrosion

Fail 27 May 2022 121,080 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

body has corrosion

Pass 7 May 2021 115,647 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 163,806 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 159,742 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 156,531 miles

outer sills rusty

Fail 15 Aug 2018 156,531 miles

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

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

outer sills rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2017 140,577 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 123,404 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 123,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working N/S & O/S (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 93,418 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 66,506 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 66,506 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 41,230 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 37,002 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 HCY is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YE58 HCY, 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 HCY is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 November 2008.

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