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YH58 XMO

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

213,683 mi
Last recorded213,683 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 213,683 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 211,434 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 197,774 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 197,744 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail corroded through at the shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 badly worn on the inner shoulder area (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 188,345 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 173,210 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaking oil from the nearside end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 173,210 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth one side has worn away completely (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low tread and is perishing quite badly on the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn low on outer shoulder and worn smooth on the inner shoulder

Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaking oil from the nearside end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 159,169 miles

Nearside front tyre worn in inner shoulder

Fail 30 Oct 2017 159,113 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Both front tyres worn smooth on the inner shoulders

Engine appears to have a bad oil leak offside end area

Nearside rear tyre near wear limits and is worn on the shoulders

Radiator is bulging and leaking on nearside end tank

Pass 28 Oct 2016 145,356 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 145,356 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge below limit (4.1.E.1)

near side front tyre worn to limit on inner edge of tread

nearside front brake pad wearing low

rear gearbox mounting rubber bushes are broken

Pass 19 Nov 2015 132,198 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 132,198 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PIPE INTO SILENCER IS SPLIT (7.1.2)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW ON TREAD AND IS SMOOTH ON THE INNER SHOULDER AREA

Pass 6 Nov 2014 117,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 103,952 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 103,952 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 87,262 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on tread.

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner secondary tread groove band / shoulder

Fail 26 Nov 2012 87,262 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Both rear tyres wearing low on tread.

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner secondary tread groove band / shoulder

Pass 4 Nov 2011 65,561 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 XMO is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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