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YP08 DDZ

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,271 mi
Last recorded173,271 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 DDZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 173,271 miles

unable to carry out under bonnet checks due to broken catch

Fail 16 Sep 2020 173,271 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

unable to carry out under bonnet checks due to broken catch

Pass 23 Apr 2019 149,870 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear all over (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 145,352 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 145,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 140,128 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 140,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 133,676 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 126,794 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 126,792 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

O/S N/S REAR BEARINGS NOT CHECKED

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 113,561 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 94,478 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 74,798 miles

One centre exhaust mounting rubber missing.

Fail 13 Mar 2012 74,798 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

One centre exhaust mounting rubber missing.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 59,292 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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YP08 DDZ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YP08 DDZ, 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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YP08 DDZ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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