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YP57 VKG

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,066 mi
Last recorded145,066 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP57 VKG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2023 145,066 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner side body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central exhaust upper heat shield insecure

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on outer side edge

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers side (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

engine oil level / very low

Pass 24 Aug 2022 138,225 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 137,091 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 130,262 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 130,261 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 130,252 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 124,670 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 115,799 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 115,799 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 106,873 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 99,788 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 99,788 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 85,697 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 71,482 miles

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

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 57,052 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 57,052 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 43,240 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 43,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YP57 VKG 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 61.1%.

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 YP57 VKG, 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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YP57 VKG is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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