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YP08 HVY

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,779 mi
Last recorded41,779 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2016 41,779 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear pipe at side of the fuel tank resting on hand brake cable (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear pipe under bonnet pipe resting on anti roll bar (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

small oil leak form sump at the time of test

Pass 23 Jul 2015 38,977 miles

o/s/front wheel bearing noisey

o/s/rear handbrake cable outer casing split

Fail 21 Jul 2015 38,977 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/front wheel bearing noisey

o/s/rear handbrake cable outer casing split

Fail 12 Jun 2014 33,059 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 33,059 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 May 2013 30,301 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust center box corroded down to 2nd skin

Fail 23 May 2012 25,799 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 25,799 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 19,531 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 13,529 miles

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

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 HVY is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YP08 HVY, 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 HVY is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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