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YR08 DWN

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,303 mi
Last recorded78,303 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 78,303 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 78,302 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 69,102 miles

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Pass 3 Feb 2023 68,974 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 68,000 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 66,784 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 66,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 65,233 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 58,111 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 49,359 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 41,101 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 41,101 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel filler neck rubber pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 39,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Slight cracking to tyre sidewall

Fail 25 Aug 2016 39,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Slight cracking to tyre sidewall

Pass 27 Aug 2015 36,229 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 33,396 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 33,396 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 31,120 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 28,566 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 25,402 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 DWN is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR08 DWN registered?

YR08 DWN is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is YR08 DWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 DWN shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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