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YK58 XMS

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,517 mi
Last recorded134,517 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 134,517 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 132,411 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 113,436 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 111,126 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 107,437 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 103,896 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 94,807 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 88,669 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 81,282 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 64,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 64,268 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 52,747 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 52,747 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 39,787 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 25,375 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 XMS is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XMS, 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 XMS registered?

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

Is YK58 XMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK58 XMS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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