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YG08 EZM

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,584 mi
Last recorded119,584 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 EZM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2025 119,584 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 115,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear outer sill outside prescribed area

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 115,857 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear outer sill outside prescribed area

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

Pass 10 Dec 2023 111,050 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 111,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 104,467 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 104,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 101,129 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 101,129 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 96,095 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 92,568 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 92,567 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 88,862 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 86,419 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 82,350 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking and deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2016 82,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking and deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2015 78,372 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 78,372 miles

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 68,200 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 68,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 59,281 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 59,281 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 52,809 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 43,017 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 43,017 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 33,188 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 33,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

rewar bumper badly damaged

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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YG08 EZM is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YG08 EZM, 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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YG08 EZM is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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