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YF58 DBV

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,461 mi
Last recorded159,461 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 DBV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 159,461 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 154,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 144,150 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Over axle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 136,036 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front outer brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 134,057 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 131,306 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 128,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded ( to flex ) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded ( to flex ) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 125,571 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 122,509 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 122,509 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 118,200 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 114,751 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 114,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 111,940 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 111,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 108,386 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 103,780 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

fuel cap ratchet worn

slight rear brake judder

Fail 14 Jan 2013 103,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

fuel cap ratchet worn

slight rear brake judder

Pass 22 Dec 2011 98,814 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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YF58 DBV is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF58 DBV, 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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YF58 DBV is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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