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YP08 HXH

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

132,813 mi
Last recorded132,813 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 132,813 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Centre brake light not working, connected?

Coolant leak ()

Front Coil spring corroded O/s and N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

O/s/r & N/s/r outer sills corroded, not in a prescribed area and not affecting brakes/steering/suspension

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/s and N/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 123,750 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded O/s and N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s and N/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 128,750 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded O/s and N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s and N/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 124,600 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 124,600 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 114,637 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat loose (7.1.2)

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

exhaust mount missing

spare flat

Fail 4 Sep 2017 114,637 miles

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

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed glow plug wire (1.9.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat loose (7.1.2)

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

exhaust mount missing

spare flat

Pass 30 Apr 2015 110,279 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 110,279 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres worn low

Fail 23 Apr 2014 86,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r seat belt slow to retract

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 86,733 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt slow to retract

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 69,861 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 55,061 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 55,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 42,527 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 42,526 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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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YP08 HXH is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HXH, 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 HXH is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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