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YK58 XKX

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,406 mi
Last recorded144,406 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 XKX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 144,406 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 144,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 130,715 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 117,322 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

both rear brake hoses slightly twisted - vehicle over weight

slight bind offside rear brake

Fail 19 Sep 2015 117,291 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement @ caliper - siezed (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

both rear brake hoses slightly twisted - vehicle over weight

slight bind offside rear brake

Fail 27 Sep 2014 102,145 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

driver door damage

power steering rack damp

Pass 27 Sep 2014 102,145 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

driver door damage

power steering rack damp

Fail 28 Sep 2013 89,690 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked - power steering rack & pipes damp

fuel tank overflow pipe deteriorating / perrished

offside front brake disc slightly warpped

Pass 28 Sep 2013 89,690 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked - power steering rack & pipes damp

fuel tank overflow pipe deteriorating / perrished

offside front brake disc slightly warpped

Pass 25 Sep 2012 75,206 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 75,206 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 75,079 miles

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

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 5 Jul 2012 75,079 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2011 60,538 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 XKX is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XKX, 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 XKX is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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