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YG08 RXL

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,878 mi
Last recorded91,878 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 91,878 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play-front brake pads worn low-both rear leaf springs corroded-both front coil springs corroded-inner sills corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2019 83,328 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 77,532 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 77,532 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 70,878 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 70,878 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 64,335 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2015 59,517 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 59,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 52,521 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 52,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 44,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 44,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,862 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 35,862 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 28,491 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut in tread area

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 RXL is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RXL, 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 RXL is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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