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YP08 JCU

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

162,060 mi
Last recorded162,060 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 162,060 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm and slight pershing cracks

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 151,227 miles

parking brake lever high

Pass 24 Feb 2020 141,093 miles

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

Front both sides front tyres slight wearing inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm and nail in the tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2019 134,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material few places under the floor front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 134,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material few places under the floor front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 118,429 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 118,429 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 103,034 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 102,973 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both number plate lights inop (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 87,562 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 87,562 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 73,232 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 58,271 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 58,271 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 41,802 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 41,802 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 30,451 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 30,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 25,058 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 20,432 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 JCU 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 65%.

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 JCU, 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 JCU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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