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YG08 XFD

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

275,044 mi
Last recorded275,044 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 275,044 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

both sills heavily undersealed

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 21 Apr 2022 275,027 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

heatshield insercure

Pass 27 Mar 2021 267,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 267,825 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 91 t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 258,790 miles

SLIGHT SURFACE CORSSION UNDER NEATH

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 258,789 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength both sill s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 246,647 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight damaged from jacking point

very muddy from underneath

Pass 9 Mar 2018 238,699 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 238,694 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 226,976 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 198,344 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 173,265 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 137,500 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

damage to o/s outer sill

Pass 13 Feb 2013 104,959 miles

Nearside Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 104,959 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 104,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2012 84,819 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 56,834 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 XFD is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XFD, 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 XFD is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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