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YP08 SRO

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,953 mi
Last recorded100,953 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2026 100,953 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced silled holed corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded holed full lenght of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wiring damaged and insecure (1.6 (d))

Pass 8 May 2025 98,158 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened wheel cylinder deteriorated at threads (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded & soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened wheel cylinder deteriorated at threads (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill been welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 95,378 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill been welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 95,376 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill been welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 93,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 93,100 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch inner corroded & holed near spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 89,602 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 89,498 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 78,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 78,358 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 73,260 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 73,245 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessively weakened through corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes - rear sections corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated live feed to glow plugs (near dipstick) exposed wiring (4.11 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy unable to determine if noise is slight wheel bearing or through drivetrain (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked lower left corner (3.2 (a) (i))

lower engine stabilizer mount bush deteriorated causing movement

Pass 13 Mar 2019 60,862 miles

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Offside outer sill corroding

Fail 12 Mar 2019 60,862 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside outer sill corroding

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Apr 2018 56,446 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear brake pipes rusty

hole in o/s outer sill

Pass 10 May 2017 52,093 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

small chips in screen in zone B

Pass 12 May 2016 45,847 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 40,461 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 35,053 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 28,476 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 28,476 miles

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

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

front brake pads appear low check on service

o/s/f tyre nearly bald on edges

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 12 Jun 2012 25,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 25,433 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 23,987 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 23,987 miles

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

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 SRO is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 SRO, 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 SRO is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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