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YF57 YYX

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,272 mi
Last recorded168,272 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 YYX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 168,272 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 165,876 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 165,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust front section (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 163,887 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill damaged offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 163,887 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill damaged offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 161,027 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear outer sill area damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 155,560 miles

offside rear sill holed

Pass 15 Feb 2017 151,620 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 147,736 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 143,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 143,896 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 140,266 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 132,894 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 132,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 112,017 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 112,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 70,436 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

nearside front inner drive shaft boot split

rear brake balance just passed (lower effort nearside)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 70,436 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

nearside front inner drive shaft boot split

rear brake balance just passed (lower effort nearside)

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 YYX 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 YF57 YYX, 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 YYX is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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