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YK08 YRD

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,480 mi
Last recorded125,480 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 125,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 109,012 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth on outside edge (1.1.2 (c))

Central Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central rear box section holed out side prescribed areas

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill/floor holed outside prescribed areas

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & wearing thin on outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 109,012 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine/gearbox stabilising mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe going into steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill near leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth on outside edge (1.1.2 (c))

Central Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central rear box section holed out side prescribed areas

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill/floor holed outside prescribed areas

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & wearing thin on outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 96,367 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 91,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

battery light on

Pass 10 Jun 2015 82,782 miles

n/s/rear tyrecracking to sidewall

Pass 13 Jun 2014 72,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 64,324 miles

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

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

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

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 YRD is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YRD, 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 YRD is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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