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YG08 XAT

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

233,558 mi
Last recorded233,558 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 233,558 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jan 2019 233,551 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2018 224,163 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 224,157 miles

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

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 210,039 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tierod (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 192,632 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

adv oil leak

sump corrodede

Pass 4 Feb 2015 176,877 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 139,400 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 118,382 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 78,095 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

noise on n/s/r brake

Pass 2 Feb 2012 78,095 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

noise on n/s/r brake

Pass 22 Mar 2011 52,607 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 XAT is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XAT, 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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What year was YG08 XAT registered?

YG08 XAT is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is YG08 XAT safe to buy?

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