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YK08 JGZ

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,895 mi
Last recorded93,895 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 JGZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 93,895 miles

centre stop inop

front tyres worn inner treads and ns low

nsr light lense damaged

Fail 29 May 2014 93,895 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

centre stop inop

front tyres worn inner treads and ns low

nsr light lense damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2013 79,400 miles

offside3 front tyre worn on inner edge 195/65/15

Pass 21 Mar 2012 68,288 miles

centre stop light not workiong

Fail 15 Mar 2012 68,243 miles

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

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

centre stop light not workiong

Pass 7 Mar 2011 52,210 miles

nsf tyre worn inner tread

centre stop light inop

Fail 7 Mar 2011 52,210 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge high level stop lamp not working

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 JGZ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JGZ, 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 JGZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YK08 JGZ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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