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YP08 SVE

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

200,557 mi
Last recorded200,557 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 200,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 200,547 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 185,382 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 168,173 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 150,263 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 150,263 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 135,684 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 110,433 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack slight sweat at rack

Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO SHOW WEAR

Pass 7 Jan 2015 92,138 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 63,627 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 54,512 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 54,512 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 44,052 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 31,950 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 SVE is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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