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YR08 DYX

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,321 mi
Last recorded167,321 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 DYX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 167,321 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant hose in poor condition

Pass 21 May 2025 161,868 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 161,868 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 160,438 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2024 160,438 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated swivel boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 157,361 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 157,356 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 152,952 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 151,949 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 149,186 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 149,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 146,979 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 146,951 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 144,542 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 144,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 142,170 miles

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

n/s brake disc in poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2016 135,167 miles

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

n/s front brake disc in poor condition

n/s front tyre low & wrearing on inside edge

o/s rear tyre low

Fail 24 Aug 2016 135,156 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

n/s front brake disc in poor condition

n/s front tyre low & wrearing on inside edge

o/s rear tyre low

Pass 18 May 2015 127,480 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 119,730 miles

towbar offside bolt not fully tightened

Fail 27 May 2014 119,730 miles

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

towbar offside bolt not fully tightened

Pass 31 May 2013 105,654 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 105,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2012 91,228 miles

offside rear tyre tread wearing low on edge

Pass 18 May 2011 79,870 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 DYX is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DYX, 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 DYX registered?

YR08 DYX is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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