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YG08 XEW

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

216,412 mi
Last recorded216,412 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 216,412 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 216,412 miles

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))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 216,411 miles

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))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 213,049 miles

sills corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2022 210,289 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 206,068 miles

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))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 200,017 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 196,228 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Mar 2019 196,228 miles

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) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2018 188,139 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 181,012 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 181,012 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 173,837 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 173,837 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 168,844 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 149,212 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 120,637 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 77,533 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 77,165 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 47,268 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 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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