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YP08 SGY

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

74,051 mi
Last recorded74,051 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 74,051 miles

Engine Management Light ON indicating Fault(s).

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 74,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine Management Light ON indicating Fault(s).

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 66,380 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 66,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2016 58,292 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 3 Feb 2016 58,292 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2015 49,706 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 49,706 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 39,796 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 25,960 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2012 25,880 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2011 17,355 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 17,355 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SGY is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP08 SGY registered?

YP08 SGY is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YP08 SGY shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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