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YF57 ZBU

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

180,705 mi
Last recorded180,705 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 180,705 miles

EML on vehicle pre 01/07/2008

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Parking brake lever long travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear suspension components corroded

Weld repairs to both outer sills

Pass 27 Jan 2023 172,825 miles

High hand brake travel

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

Welding and corrosion to sills

Pass 14 Jan 2022 166,043 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 166,040 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 148,460 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 148,460 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction.

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 140,258 miles

Both rear leaf springs corroded.

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 140,258 miles

Both rear leaf springs corroded.

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 126,502 miles

Auxiliary drive belt perished

Front headlamp patterns weak

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

Radiator in poor condition

Slack in handbrake

Spare wheel missing

Stone chip in windscreen

Various oil leaks

Fail 15 Jan 2019 126,500 miles

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

Auxiliary drive belt perished

Front headlamp patterns weak

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

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

Radiator in poor condition

Slack in handbrake

Spare wheel missing

Stone chip in windscreen

Various oil leaks

Pass 15 Jan 2018 110,042 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and outer side wall slightly damaged

Offside front inner driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated and has a slight leak of grease

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 93,103 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Offside front inner driveshaft gaiter leaking grease & deteriorating

Various oil leaks

Pass 28 Jul 2015 65,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in Poor condition on inner face and lipped, Offside Front Brake disc Liped (Recommend changing next Brake pad change)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has a small hole in Rubber dust cover (leaking Grease)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 65,572 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Both Front Tyres Damaged on outer sidewall (Cords not Exposed)Nearside Front Tyre On 1.6mm limit (Strong Advise) Offside front tyre wearing close to limit (2.5mm left)

Nearside Front Brake disc in Poor condition on inner face and lipped, Offside Front Brake disc Liped (Recommend changing next Brake pad change)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has a small hole in Rubber dust cover (leaking Grease)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 51,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front headlamp internals slightly loose

Offside front inner constant velocity gaiter deteriorating

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Jun 2013 34,337 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 34,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 20,181 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 17,789 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 17,789 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 15,015 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 15,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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 ZBU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZBU, 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 ZBU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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