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YG08 XFO

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,921 mi
Last recorded157,921 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 157,921 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 148,090 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine light on dash

gear oil leak

o/s/r light lens smashed taped up .. o/s/r corner bumper missing

play in engine mount ( poss lower gearbox mount )

screen cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2015 120,194 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 120,194 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 99,026 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 99,025 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine light on dash

engine oil leak

front pads low

Pass 28 Feb 2013 80,084 miles

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

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

high level brake light

Pass 16 Feb 2012 60,676 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 45,302 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 45,302 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 XFO is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 XFO, 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 XFO registered?

YG08 XFO is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is YG08 XFO safe to buy?

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