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YG58 SVC

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

181,414 mi
Last recorded181,414 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 SVC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 181,414 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 181,414 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 176,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to both outer sills

various oil leaks

Fail 16 Sep 2022 176,259 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to both outer sills

various oil leaks

Pass 19 Aug 2021 173,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 169,006 miles

Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s inner cv gators heavily perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 166,716 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 158,901 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 147,756 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 135,673 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 135,673 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 126,598 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 116,232 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Feb 2014 103,504 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

windscreen cracked along top edge

Pass 22 Sep 2012 77,938 miles

coolant radiator damaged at bottom

Fail 17 Sep 2011 55,566 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 55,566 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 SVC is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SVC, 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 SVC is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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