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YG08 HSF

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,480 mi
Last recorded114,480 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 114,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 109,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 109,914 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 106,777 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 106,777 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 100,888 miles

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

Offside Driveshaft inner C.V gaiter damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 94,897 miles

EML indicates a fault

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 86,360 miles

EML indicates a fault

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front inner C.V joint gaitor split

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 86,360 miles

EML indicates a fault

Offside front inner C.V joint gaitor split

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 79,208 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2013 72,085 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2013 72,085 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 65,382 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 59,976 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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YG08 HSF is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YG08 HSF, 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 HSF is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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