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YM57 BFV

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,921 mi
Last recorded45,921 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 45,921 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 45,921 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 45,883 miles

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

N/s/r fog light lens damaged. No bulb fitted.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 40,858 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 40,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 BFV is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BFV, 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 YM57 BFV registered?

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

Is YM57 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM57 BFV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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