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YR08 DWG

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,881 mi
Last recorded114,881 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 114,881 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wear movement in the anti roll bar rubber D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wear movement and perishing in the lower arm rear bonded bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Slight sign of oil leaking from the steering rack area

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread balding off on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wear movement in the anti roll bar rubber D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wear movement and perishing in the lower arm rear bonded bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slight cut to the tyre tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 110,089 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 110,085 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 98,225 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 98,224 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 87,225 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 87,216 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2017 79,112 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 62,650 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 62,650 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 45,795 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 45,791 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 37,947 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 36,643 miles

nearside rear trim missing from rear bumper

Fail 29 Apr 2013 36,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

nearside rear trim missing from rear bumper

Pass 22 May 2012 33,586 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 24,245 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside 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)

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 DWG is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YR08 DWG, 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 YR08 DWG registered?

YR08 DWG is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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