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YM08 NXE

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,495 mi
Last recorded141,495 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 NXE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 141,495 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 129,392 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 129,392 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 123,964 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 121,889 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 118,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 116,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 113,614 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 111,720 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 105,151 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 93,656 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 93,656 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)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 77,517 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 66,420 miles

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

Oil leak

centre brake light not working

Pass 31 Jul 2014 66,420 miles

Oil leak

centre brake light not working

Pass 29 Jul 2013 49,827 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 29,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside mirror damaged.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 29,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside mirror damaged.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 18,376 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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YM08 NXE is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NXE, 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 YM08 NXE registered?

YM08 NXE is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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