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YH58 DXY

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,177 mi
Last recorded138,177 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 DXY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 138,177 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside and nearside inner and outer sills and rear chassis generally corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2025 138,089 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel tank wet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside and nearside inner and outer sills and rear chassis generally corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 136,576 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 136,574 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 129,939 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 129,541 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 119,771 miles

Front coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 117,748 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 110,678 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 108,237 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 102,770 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded b/hose to junc monitor (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rusty/f/r susp rusty/Oil leaks/spare wheel missing no carrier/rack noisy monitor/

slight bind n/s rear wheel wheel bearing noise MONITOR

Fail 30 Dec 2015 102,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded b/hose to junction (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded b/hose to junc monitor (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rusty/f/r susp rusty/Oil leaks/spare wheel missing no carrier/rack noisy monitor/

slight bind n/s rear wheel wheel bearing noise MONITOR

Pass 6 Jan 2015 92,578 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 74,605 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 57,376 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 41,169 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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YH58 DXY is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Blue 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 YH58 DXY, 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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YH58 DXY is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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