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YG08 XBA

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

183,281 mi
Last recorded183,281 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 183,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring insecure

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 183,280 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested As flued leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Low sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced left point inner and outer (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced left point inner and outer (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring insecure

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Low sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring insecure

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 177,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 175,108 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one lamp out (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 171,508 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 168,143 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 168,143 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced new sillfitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced new sill fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 168,120 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Full sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Full sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 162,656 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 157,916 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 150,014 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 139,180 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 125,840 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 111,140 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 92,128 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 76,485 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 55,046 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 55,019 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,289 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 XBA 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 YG08 XBA, 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 XBA is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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