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YP08 YKW

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,645 mi
Last recorded211,645 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 211,645 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 201,763 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 201,758 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 192,165 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 192,162 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear ACROSS BACK AXLE SLIGHT CORROSION PRESENT

Pass 28 Jul 2018 183,287 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 175,057 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 175,057 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 156,590 miles

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

n/s parking brake effort low

Fail 19 May 2015 138,002 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 138,002 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 137,948 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 115,518 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 91,045 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 70,585 miles

chip in windscreen

engine oil leak

Pass 23 May 2011 53,753 miles

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 YKW is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YKW, 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 YKW registered?

YP08 YKW is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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