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YH08 DXU

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

253,836 mi
Last recorded253,836 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 DXU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 253,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting and rear cross member corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 251,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Underbody corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2025 251,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 28 Feb 2024 246,152 miles

Front Headlight lens faded both sides

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 240,835 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight lens faded

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 234,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

slight power steering fluid leak

underbody corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2021 226,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2020 220,924 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 220,905 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 215,650 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 215,650 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 204,422 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 190,528 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 178,839 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 168,053 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 19 Feb 2014 155,838 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

middle brake lamp not working

Fail 19 Feb 2014 155,838 miles

middle brake lamp not working

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 143,656 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 133,820 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 113,293 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 113,293 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YH08 DXU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YH08 DXU, 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 YH08 DXU registered?

YH08 DXU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YH08 DXU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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