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YK58 UGB

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

160,008 mi
Last recorded160,008 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 UGB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 160,008 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 159,816 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 159,812 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 157,211 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over Fuel Tank - Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 155,721 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 155,716 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 153,815 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 153,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 149,007 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 148,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 13,992 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 134,874 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 134,869 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 127,696 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

brake pedal anti slip wearing

Fail 5 Feb 2018 127,696 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

brake pedal anti slip wearing

Pass 13 Feb 2017 120,488 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip wearing

Pass 28 Jan 2016 114,312 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 105,469 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 95,181 miles

near side rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2014 94,976 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

near side rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2013 80,004 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 79,969 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 64,622 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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YK58 UGB is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YK58 UGB, 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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YK58 UGB is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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