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YK08 JMO

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

199,464 mi
Last recorded199,464 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 JMO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 199,464 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 191,191 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 174,367 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 173,766 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 173,733 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased up (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 170,939 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

outer sill s corroded but not excessive

Pass 7 Feb 2020 160,674 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 151,750 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 140,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 140,077 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded times two, rear of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 128,230 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 116,082 miles

brake pipes coated in grease/oil/underseal - unable to check condition

Pass 6 Feb 2015 105,224 miles

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

brake pipes coated in grease/oil unable to fully assess condition

Pass 5 Feb 2014 94,573 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 79,576 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 61,638 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 45,209 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre worn off slightly on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2011 45,209 miles

nearside rear tyre worn off slightly on inner edge

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 JMO is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JMO, 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 JMO registered?

YK08 JMO is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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