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YH58 XJJ

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,464 mi
Last recorded172,464 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 XJJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 172,464 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 164,197 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 164,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 158,424 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 147,434 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn heavily on inside edge

spare wheel rim damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2018 147,431 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front wiper blade streaking

Offside Rear tyre worn heavily on inside edge

both front tyres worn heavily on outer edge

spare wheel rim damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2016 130,538 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 130,538 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low internal reflector not fixed (1.8)

Front one of two exhaust rubber hangers missing

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip device worn

Pass 25 Sep 2015 113,684 miles

Front One of two exhaust rubber hangers missing

Front bumper not fully secure

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

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower steering/suspension swivel (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front door stiff to open due to accident damage

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2015 113,684 miles

Front One of two exhaust rubber hangers missing

Front bumper not fully secure

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

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower steering/suspension swivel (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front door stiff to open due to accident damage

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 96,883 miles

Front number plate cracked

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 7 Oct 2013 80,777 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 80,777 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s rear bumper end cap insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2012 60,620 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 54,052 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XJJ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH58 XJJ, 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 XJJ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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