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YP08 YJG

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,613 mi
Last recorded154,613 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 154,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in a protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

offside and nearside sills corroded

vehicle underside covered in a protective coating

Pass 24 May 2023 151,687 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in a protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

offside and nearside sills slightly corroded

vehicle underside covered in a protective coating

Pass 2 Jun 2022 149,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in a protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle underside covered in a protective coating

Pass 5 Jan 2021 148,724 miles

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

Reg. plate lamps working but 'dull'

Pass 12 Jun 2019 145,342 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 142,283 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 142,263 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 138,607 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 138,607 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 133,783 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 127,235 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 123,247 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 123,247 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 108,677 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2013 108,677 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 91,957 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 91,957 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 Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 73,716 miles

both front inner drive shaft gaiters split

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 YJG is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YJG, 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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What year was YP08 YJG registered?

YP08 YJG is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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