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YP58 PUH

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,309 mi
Last recorded120,309 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP58 PUH
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 120,309 miles

general corrosion on underside of vehicle - inner sills, suspension/brake/steering component's

headlamp lenses discoloured/cloudy

nearside rear handbrake cable loose/rubbing on tyre (requires attention)

offside front brake pipe corroded (covered in grease) recommend replacement

rear brakes becoming out of balance

slight oil leak

washer fluid low

Fail 20 Jan 2026 120,309 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flex broken. (likely to snap off) (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle - inner sills, suspension/brake/steering component's

headlamp lenses discoloured/cloudy

nearside rear handbrake cable loose/rubbing on tyre (requires attention)

offside front brake pipe corroded (covered in grease) recommend replacement

rear brakes becoming out of balance

slight oil leak

washer fluid low

Pass 5 Feb 2025 117,950 miles

both front brake pipes corroded (covered in grease)

both front headlamp lenses discolored/cloudy

front antiroll bar 'D'bushes worn/knocking

front brake discs worn/lipped/scored - inside face

front registration plate deteriorated/slight damage

lower gearbox mount very worn/split (movement)

nearside rear tyre becoming worn. perished on sidewall

offside rear handbrake cable - outer sleeve deteriorated/split (recommend replacement

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2025 117,950 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front brake pipes corroded (covered in grease)

both front headlamp lenses discolored/cloudy

front antiroll bar 'D'bushes worn/knocking

front brake discs worn/lipped/scored - inside face

front registration plate deteriorated/slight damage

lower gearbox mount very worn/split (movement)

nearside rear tyre becoming worn. perished on sidewall

offside front tyre very worn (2.0mm) heavily scrubbed - inside edge (strong advisory/recommend replacement)

offside rear handbrake cable - outer sleeve deteriorated/split (recommend replacement

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2024 113,328 miles

brake pipes covered in grease/underseal - obscuring full inspection

engine oil leak

front brake discs slightly lipped/scored

front headlamp lenses becoming discolored/cloudy

nearside front tyre worn/scrubbed off - inside edge (recommend replacement)

offside- handbrake cable rubbing on wheel. rubbed through on outer sleeve - requires attention

Fail 25 Jan 2024 113,328 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play slight play in steering rack inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

brake pipes covered in grease/underseal - obscuring full inspection

engine oil leak

front brake discs slightly lipped/scored

front headlamp lenses becoming discolored/cloudy

nearside front tyre worn/scrubbed off - inside edge (recommend replacement)

offside- handbrake cable rubbing on wheel. rubbed through on outer sleeve - requires attention

Pass 3 Feb 2023 108,831 miles

both front headlamp lenses discolored/cloudy

front brake discs slightly lipped/scored

nearside front steering rack inner joint and trackrod has slight play

offside front mirror (blind spot mirror) cracked

Fail 23 Jan 2023 108,831 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner/outer sill corroded (hole) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both front headlamp lenses discolored/cloudy

front brake discs slightly lipped/scored

nearside front steering rack inner joint and trackrod has slight play

offside front mirror (blind spot mirror) cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2022 104,045 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 104,045 miles

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 99,203 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 99,203 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2020 92,532 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 92,532 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board center and rear box (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 86,125 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 85,823 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR PIPE TO REAR FLEXI AS MARKED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 76,688 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 7 Oct 2016 70,451 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 62,069 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 55,794 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 49,552 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 43,398 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 37,522 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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YP58 PUH is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 YP58 PUH, 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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YP58 PUH is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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