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YR08 DVC

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,131 mi
Last recorded107,131 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 DVC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 107,131 miles

coil springs corroded

sills corroded

slight oil leak

various corrosion on sub frame and suspension components

Pass 13 May 2019 104,900 miles

front springs corroded

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

sill corroded but not holed

sub frame corroded

Pass 19 May 2018 103,850 miles

rear brakes have slight bind

various suspension components corroded and various bushes slightly perished

Pass 20 Apr 2017 102,861 miles

Offside Front link rod has slight play

Fail 20 Apr 2017 102,861 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front link rod has slight play

Pass 28 Apr 2016 98,733 miles

front tyres nearing limit and wearing on inner edges

Fail 28 Apr 2016 98,733 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front tyres nearing limit and wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2015 84,542 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 84,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sumpan leaking oil

Pass 18 Mar 2014 70,139 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 70,138 miles

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2013 59,574 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 47,399 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 36,102 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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YR08 DVC is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR08 DVC, 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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YR08 DVC is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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