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YR08 HBO

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

201,895 mi
Last recorded201,895 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 HBO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 201,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower sill corroded

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 201,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower sill corroded

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 196,196 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 190,429 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 183,261 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 178,447 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 172,366 miles

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

front subframe corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 167,094 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 161,645 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

front coil springs corroded

screen chipped in zone b of screen

Fail 25 Apr 2017

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs in poor condition

front coil springs corroded

screen chipped in zone b of screen

Pass 10 May 2016 156,515 miles

both front tyres very close to legal limit

front brake discs poor condition

front metal brake pipes corroded

lots of handbrake travel

offside front inner cv boot in very poor condition

sills corroded and weak

Fail 10 May 2016 156,510 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyres very close to legal limit

front brake discs poor condition

front metal brake pipes corroded

lots of handbrake travel

offside front inner cv boot in very poor condition

sills corroded and weak

Pass 1 May 2015 150,666 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

lots of handbrake travel

rear brake imbalance borderline pass

Fail 1 May 2015

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

lots of handbrake travel

rear brake imbalance borderline pass

Pass 9 Apr 2014 144,288 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front to rear metal brakepipes rear sections in poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2013 136,749 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal has slight side to side movement.

offside front tyre is close to wear indicators.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 128,809 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 113,989 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 HBO is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HBO, 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 HBO is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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