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YK58 UGF

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,063 mi
Last recorded139,063 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 UGF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 139,063 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 128,126 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine covered in oil but not meeting fail requirements (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple stone chips in swept area but not affecting driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 109,382 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip x3 (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 3-4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1-2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 3-4 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 3-4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 3-4 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 109,382 miles

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip x3 (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 3-4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1-2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 3-4 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 3-4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 3-4 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 95,513 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to the limit 1.9 mm measured (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded where marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 95,513 miles

Central Front Fuel system component leaking number two injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5 mm tread depth reading (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to the limit 1.9 mm measured (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded where marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 78,388 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Leak from fuel injector but fumes not entering cab

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 75,022 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 74,980 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 69,507 miles

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 65,194 miles

Center and rear exhaust deteriorated

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S+O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Front No. plate damaged but can still be read

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S+O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 57,967 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 51,183 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 46,207 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 41,092 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 33,124 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 28,438 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 UGF is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YK58 UGF, 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 UGF is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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