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YO08 PWX

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,300 mi
Last recorded139,300 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO08 PWX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 139,300 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 139,291 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 132,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 132,376 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 122,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 109,928 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 99,677 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 95,432 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 95,390 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 95,370 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 92,267 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine management lamp on

Pass 10 Sep 2014 84,497 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 9 Sep 2014 84,491 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 25 Sep 2013 76,946 miles

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

N/S/R tyre perishing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 76,946 miles

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

N/S/R tyre perishing

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 67,630 miles

air bag light lit / coolant low / high line brake light lit / suspected fuel leak / oil leak / battery insecure / coolant leak / n/s/f tyre small bulge

Fail 5 Oct 2012 67,630 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air bag light lit / coolant low / high line brake light lit / suspected fuel leak / oil leak / battery insecure / coolant leak / n/s/f tyre small bulge

Pass 13 Oct 2011 61,107 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 61,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 55,134 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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YO08 PWX 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 70%.

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 YO08 PWX, 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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YO08 PWX is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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