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YF57 XVS

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Purple Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,561 mi
Last recorded125,561 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 XVS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 125,561 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))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 125,560 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 120,681 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 120,676 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 113,415 miles

rear seat belts not checked vehicle loaded

rear seat belts not checked vehicle loaded

Fail 26 Sep 2022 113,287 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure exhaust snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin OS NS FRONTS WORN ADVISE TO REPLACE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGES ADVISE TO REPLACE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear seat belts not checked vehicle loaded

rear seat belts not checked vehicle loaded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 104,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2020 100,387 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 100,387 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 88,819 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 31 Jul 2018 78,566 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os,ns (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin os,ns (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 78,566 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os,ns (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin os,ns (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 70,684 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear inner sill/ backing (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

limited inspection of brake pipes due to a coating of grease

Fail 17 Jul 2017 70,668 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section broken in two (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Braking system leaking servo pipe broken- resulting in servo not working (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear inner sill/ backing (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

limited inspection of brake pipes due to a coating of grease

Pass 24 Jun 2016 62,254 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 54,458 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 47,293 miles

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

windscreen damaged outside of the swept area

Fail 18 Jun 2014 47,291 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

windscreen damaged outside of the swept area

Pass 5 Jun 2013 39,282 miles

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

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

windscreen damaged outside of the swept area

Fail 5 Jun 2013 39,281 miles

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

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

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

windscreen damaged outside of the swept area

Pass 19 Jun 2012 31,872 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

the nearside front brake is slightly binding

Pass 26 Jul 2011 26,687 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 22,656 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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YF57 XVS is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Purple with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YF57 XVS, 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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YF57 XVS is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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