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YH58 XLJ

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

117,516 mi
Last recorded117,516 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 117,516 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 117,515 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 117,509 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 117,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 117,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin / front brake disc worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 117,277 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS + OS (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin / front brake disc worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 114,385 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 114,382 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working NS + OS (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 107,508 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 100,257 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2014 100,257 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 86,713 miles

Brake fluid level is low.

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber is missing.

Gearbox leaking oil.

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 3 Oct 2013 86,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake fluid level is low.

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber is missing.

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

Gearbox leaking oil.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 60,284 miles

BOTH front tyres worn/wearing low on outer tread bands. ( nearside worn the most )

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber is missing.

Gearbox is leaking oil.

Fail 29 Aug 2012 60,284 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH front tyres worn/wearing low on outer tread bands. ( nearside worn the most )

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber is missing.

Gearbox is leaking oil.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE DETERIORATING AND WORN/WEARING LOW ON TREAD.

Pass 8 Nov 2011 44,567 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 44,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn low on outer tread band.

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 XLJ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XLJ, 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 XLJ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 November 2008.

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