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YH08 XKD

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

209,231 mi
Last recorded209,231 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 XKD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 209,231 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2022 193,004 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2021 174,804 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 174,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing protector missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Entrance/exit door 'door open' warning device inoperative loading door (9.1.1 (d))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corner protector missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp broken

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

signs of engine oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2020

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 143,601 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fuel filler pipe perished

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 143,601 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fuel filler pipe perished

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 132,539 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 129,181 miles

Both outer sills have slight corrosion

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has minor damage

Pass 9 May 2017 118,432 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 May 2016 108,229 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 108,229 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 May 2016 108,051 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front Section Front To Rear Pipe, Over Front Sub Frame Cross Member. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 94,720 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 79,385 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 May 2014 79,353 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2013 58,067 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 58,067 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 39,842 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 29,468 miles

High stop light not working

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 XKD is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XKD, 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 XKD is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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