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YP08 GZX

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,422 mi
Last recorded157,422 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 157,422 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 157,023 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 151,055 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack just appearing in swept area (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 146,412 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

fuel filler hoses have deteriorated.

grating noise heard when rotating nearside rear wheel.

large crack in offside upper windscreen outside of swept area.

Fail 14 Jan 2016 146,303 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front coil springs corroded

crack in the top of the windscreen

slight bind on nearside rear wheel

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Jan 2015 126,673 miles

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

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

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

fuel filler pipe has perished.

misting of fuel down front of engine, unable to find source however it is strongly advised that this is investigated.

offside front tyre has worn bald on inside edge.

Pass 4 Jan 2014 98,983 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 90,852 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 90,835 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front screen damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2012 78,766 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 6 Apr 2011 70,000 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise n/s rear bumper end cap missing

advise o/s rear bumper end cap missing

Fail 1 Apr 2011 70,000 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise n/s rear bumper end cap missing

advise o/s rear bumper end cap missing

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 GZX is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GZX, 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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What year was YP08 GZX registered?

YP08 GZX is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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