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YK58 XLU

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

183,206 mi
Last recorded183,206 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 XLU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 183,206 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 178,346 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 172,743 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 167,464 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 162,229 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 154,447 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 of (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main runs corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 146,777 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 132,284 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 113,844 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 97,525 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 79,007 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2015 79,007 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2014 64,400 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 52,515 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 44,491 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 32,541 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 XLU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 XLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK58 XLU registered?

YK58 XLU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 September 2008.

Is YK58 XLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK58 XLU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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