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YH08 MYR

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,899 mi
Last recorded169,899 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2020 169,899 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Alternator light on

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front sections of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Split in intercooler pipe at inlet

Pass 20 May 2019 161,464 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded is clip (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 May 2019 161,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 154,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2017 46,529 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front light lens damaged been repaired

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

exhaust as minor blow rotten between mid and back box

heat sheild damaged

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2017 146,529 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both inner boots (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt knock out ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front light lens damaged been repaired

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

exhaust as minor blow rotten between mid and back box

heat sheild damaged

oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2016 130,793 miles

nsr tyre becoming low on tread

small chips in windscreen

Fail 20 Jan 2016 130,793 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust rubber missing centre section...supported ok

ns wiper split ...cleaning ok

nsr tyre becoming low on tread

small chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Jan 2015 100,810 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 119,579 miles

n/s/r light lense damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2015 119,579 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r light lense damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2014 106,053 miles

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre brake light not working

n/s front wheel bearing showing signs of wear

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2013 90,238 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside wiperblade slightly split

Fail 27 Feb 2012 73,725 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2012 73,725 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2011 57,251 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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YH08 MYR is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YH08 MYR, 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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YH08 MYR is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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