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YK08 JFX

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

132,930 mi
Last recorded132,930 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 JFX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 132,930 miles

vehicle under side very muddy and dirty

Fail 29 Dec 2022 132,930 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill area excessively corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge cods exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2021 132,073 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

under body very dirty

Fail 29 Dec 2021 132,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

under body very dirty

Pass 30 Dec 2020 131,224 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

under side very dirty

Fail 29 Dec 2020 131,223 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake very slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear high level (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

under side very dirty

Pass 31 Dec 2019 130,482 miles

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

under body very dirty

Fail 30 Dec 2019 130,479 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

under body very dirty

Pass 29 Dec 2018 129,210 miles

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

under body very dirty

Fail 28 Dec 2018 129,210 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

under body very dirty

Pass 29 Dec 2017 126,474 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

both rear inner sills have slight corrosion

under body very dirty

Fail 28 Dec 2017 126,474 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

both rear inner sills have slight corrosion

under body very dirty

Pass 30 Dec 2016 124,122 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under body very dirty

Pass 30 Dec 2015 120,658 miles

oil leak

underbody very dirty

Fail 30 Dec 2015 120,657 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

underbody very dirty

Fail 23 Dec 2014 113,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Dec 2014 113,160 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Dec 2013 94,185 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 94,185 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 75,053 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Dec 2012 75,053 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Aug 2011 49,538 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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YK08 JFX is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 YK08 JFX, 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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What year was YK08 JFX registered?

YK08 JFX is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is YK08 JFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK08 JFX shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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