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YF08 WWR

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,199 mi
Last recorded171,199 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 WWR
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 171,199 miles

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

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 171,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 168,862 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 168,814 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXY PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXY PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 166,889 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged TO FLEXY PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 164,410 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR INNER PIPE (HOLDING CLIP) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 164,410 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR INNER PIPE (HOLDING CLIP) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 162,084 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 162,042 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 159,584 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 156,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 150,714 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 147,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 146,184 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 146,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail gearbox stabiliser (6.1.D.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 135,616 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 135,616 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 120,468 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 120,468 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 106,722 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 85,090 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 85,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 76,717 miles

Front no. plate slightly damaged

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 56,910 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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YF08 WWR is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YF08 WWR, 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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YF08 WWR is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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