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YM57 BBV

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

129,758 mi
Last recorded129,758 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 129,758 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front, nearside rear and both central rear lines further investigation required (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer sill possible corroded behind underseal

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

front reg slightly damaged

only just met parking brake requirements 17 %

Fail 25 Sep 2017 129,757 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front lights (1.8)

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)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front, nearside rear and both central rear lines further investigation required (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet jammed

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

front reg slightly damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2016 124,182 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak engine

slight bind n/s rear brake

some black smoke from exhaust

Fail 1 Sep 2016 124,182 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak engine

slight bind n/s rear brake

some black smoke from exhaust

Pass 5 Aug 2015 111,302 miles

slight oil leak sump

Fail 4 Aug 2015 111,302 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front inner brake discs corroded and worn

slight oil leak sump

Pass 9 Jul 2014 96,055 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 96,055 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 82,709 miles

front tyres on limit

n/s and o/s front tyres excessiveley worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Apr 2013 82,709 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres on limit

n/s and o/s front tyres excessiveley worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2012 66,839 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 66,839 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 50,696 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

slight wetness around power steering pipes

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 BBV is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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