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YK58 XME

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

12,846 mi
Last recorded12,846 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 12,846 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 128,363 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 128,254 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 125,780 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 125,714 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 123,021 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 120,824 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 11,602 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 114,451 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 114,391 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 95,332 miles

both front lower ball joint boots small splits.

Fail 26 Aug 2014 95,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both front lower ball joint boots small splits.

Fail 5 Aug 2013 80,024 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 80,024 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 68,424 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2012 68,424 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2011 52,179 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake discs becoming pitted

front number plate damaged but not encroaching on diggits

Pass 11 Aug 2011 52,179 miles

both rear brake discs becoming pitted

front number plate damaged but not encroaching on diggits

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 XME is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XME, 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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What year was YK58 XME registered?

YK58 XME is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is YK58 XME safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK58 XME shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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