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YM08 DUH

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,277 mi
Last recorded171,277 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 DUH
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 171,277 miles

HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 18 Jan 2023 166,709 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 166,709 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 166,576 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 158,056 miles

Light oil leak Engine/Gearbox

Light underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 151,594 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 145,801 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 145,800 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 142,021 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 127,387 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 127,387 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 117,555 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 117,554 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 109,728 miles

rear brake shoes slightly low

Pass 20 Sep 2012 101,550 miles

Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 101,550 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 88,907 miles

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

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

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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YM08 DUH is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YM08 DUH, 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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YM08 DUH is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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