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YM57 BBE

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,905 mi
Last recorded130,905 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM57 BBE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 130,905 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front oil leak

Front water leak

Offside Front cv gaitor poor

Rear rear brake pipes starting to rust

Rear starting to rust under van

Pass 29 Nov 2021 122,989 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 114,810 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 105,955 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 97,030 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 93,081 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 93,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 87,843 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

SIGNS OF OIL LEAKS

both front tyres starting to wear low on tread inner and outer edges 195/65/15

both rear tyres starting to wear on tread center tread 195/65/15

engine mount bush worn to excess

Fail 29 Jun 2016 87,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SIGNS OF OIL LEAKS

both front tyres starting to wear low on tread inner and outer edges 195/65/15

both rear tyres starting to wear on tread center tread 195/65/15

engine mount bush worn to excess

Pass 24 Jul 2015 81,229 miles

oil leak

power steering fluid leaking

Fail 23 Jul 2015 81,225 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on tread (inner edges) 195/65/15

front exhaust rubber mount missing

oil leak

power steering fluid leaking

Pass 21 Jul 2014 77,067 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 77,066 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 72,142 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 72,139 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 69,064 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 62,268 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 62,232 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 56,451 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 56,451 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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YM57 BBE is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YM57 BBE, 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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YM57 BBE is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 February 2008.

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