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YG58 DRX

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,684 mi
Last recorded78,684 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 DRX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 78,684 miles

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

Central Upper stop light not working but unable to establish if connected

Central exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 78,684 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Central Upper stop light not working but unable to establish if connected

Central exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres sidewalls badly cracked but not yet to cord

front tyres worn more on inner edges

Pass 27 Feb 2020 71,006 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 69,795 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 69,157 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

windscreen washer switch sticking

Pass 13 Dec 2016 68,336 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear bumper cap missing

Fail 12 Dec 2016 68,335 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 66,119 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 60,100 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 44,353 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

windscreen marked

Pass 8 Nov 2012 35,581 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 23,792 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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YG58 DRX is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YG58 DRX, 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 DRX is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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