MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,412 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
underside of vehicle showing signs of age related corrosion ? not weakened? requires protective coating
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Lower Coolant leak radiator ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 225/45/17 side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 225/45/17 side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler hose perished (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 both tyres cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
sills corroded
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
steering rack play-rear brakes slightly juddering-front brake pads wearing low
windscreen has slight stone chip-anti slip rubber deteriorated-brake pedal slightly spongy-x2 inner and outer sills corroded-exhaust system corroded-x2 rear leaf springs corroded-brake pipes corroded/covered by substance, unable to check properly
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
steering rack play-rear brakes slightly juddering-front brake pads wearing low
windscreen has slight stone chip-anti slip rubber deteriorated-brake pedal slightly spongy-x2 inner and outer sills corroded-exhaust system corroded-x2 rear leaf springs corroded-brake pipes corroded/covered by substance, unable to check properly
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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YG08 XEW is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 XEW, 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 XEW is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 March 2008.
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