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YP08 JEJ

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,497 mi
Last recorded120,497 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 120,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 116,817 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 114,326 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 112,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 112,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 106,033 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer Rim Flat Spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 106,032 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Very Dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted Outer Rim Flat (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill Corroded Through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Weak/Soft (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer Rim Flat Spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 94,343 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2019 94,265 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2018 90,654 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 90,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre Tread Is Mis-shapen (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush (2.4.G.2)

No Coolant In Bottle

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 86,887 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 86,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 84,218 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edges

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

Play in nearside rack joint

Pass 15 Apr 2015 81,364 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 81,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 76,000 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 70,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 70,189 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 57,198 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 57,198 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 40,767 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight wear on front brake pads

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 JEJ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JEJ, 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 JEJ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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