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YK08 YMU

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,322 mi
Last recorded103,322 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 103,322 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 101,763 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 100,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside & offside outer sills poor

Pass 9 Mar 2023 98,728 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 95,792 miles

Offside Rear Outer Sill Poor.

Fail 9 Feb 2022 95,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill Poor.

Pass 5 Mar 2021 92,512 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 90,730 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 87,391 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 87,391 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 82,108 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 76,430 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 66,408 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 56,767 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 48,962 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 43,391 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 38,393 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 32,199 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 YMU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK08 YMU registered?

YK08 YMU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is YK08 YMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK08 YMU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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