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YK08 YND

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

176,542 mi
Last recorded176,542 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2022 176,542 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel creeping under pressure (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear under drivers floor (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sidesills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sidesills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer side sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sidesills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip pad worn smooth

fuel tank straps heavily corroded

trailer socket missing

Pass 5 Apr 2021 159,571 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 159,571 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2020 144,494 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Rear bumper corroded and holed in parts (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill soft in parts ( not holed ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and scrubbed slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 144,478 miles

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Rear bumper corroded and holed in parts (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill soft in parts ( not holed ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and scrubbed slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 130,909 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE SUMP

Pass 3 Apr 2018 120,400 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 120,400 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 107,294 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 107,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 100,853 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 90,548 miles

Centre Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake peddal rubber worn wiper blades deteriorated starting to separate at ends

Pass 1 Apr 2014 79,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 68,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 55,776 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 43,092 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

steering rack has slight play both sides

Fail 1 Mar 2011 43,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

nearside front inner cv boot is torn

steering rack has slight play both sides

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 YND is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YND, 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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YK08 YND is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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