MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
350,104 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
plastic sill covers fitted
plastic undertrays fitted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
plastic sill covers
underside corrosion
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
underside corrosion
Coolant leak Radiator ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Corner Bumper Trim Piece Missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Corner Bumper Trim Piece Missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak Radiator ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine management light staying on
oil leak on engine
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine management light staying on
oil leak on engine
Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Outer 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 Body has a projection caused by damage bumper corner missing (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper corner missing (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak heavy oil leak on engine ()
engine management light staying on
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure arm damaged (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear no cover fitted (1.1.C.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YG58 SOJ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 SOJ, 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 SOJ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 October 2008.
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