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YG58 DHD

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,260 mi
Last recorded171,260 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 DHD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 171,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 171,048 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

general under body corrosion

inner sills corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2018 167,539 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

outer sills have surface rust

Pass 17 Jan 2017 160,827 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 160,827 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 135,144 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 124,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 124,737 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 101,116 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 101,116 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 75,381 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 75,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 53,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

rear brakes slightly unevern

Fail 22 Aug 2011 53,944 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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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YG58 DHD is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YG58 DHD, 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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YG58 DHD is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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