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YP57 WGX

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

233,647 mi
Last recorded233,647 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP57 WGX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 233,647 miles

Central Exhaust rubbers deteriorating.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 224,089 miles

Central Exhaust rubber bracket missing, but adequately supported by other brackets.

oil leak on engine

Fail 2 Mar 2017 223,888 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating when side light are on (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating when side light are on (1.2.1b)

Central Exhaust rubber bracket missing, but adequately supported by other brackets.

oil leak on engine

Pass 18 Mar 2016 212,964 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 212,959 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers split (8.2.2)

van underneath above subframe area is caked in mud this needs cleaning off asap

Pass 20 Jan 2015 200,256 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 20 Jan 2015 200,256 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jan 2014 160,686 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 10 Jan 2013 119,128 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 119,128 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 76,115 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 76,115 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 53,662 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 53,662 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 WGX is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WGX, 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 WGX is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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