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YR08 HDH

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,894 mi
Last recorded150,894 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 150,894 miles

advise corrosion to offside front brake pipe

advise cracking to fuel filler neck pipes

Pass 31 Mar 2015 142,116 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded

Engine Warning lamp on !!

Fail 31 Mar 2015 142,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front brake pipes corroded

Engine Warning lamp on !!

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

Rubber bobing missing off exhaust hanger

Pass 26 Mar 2014 128,208 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 116,442 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 7 Mar 2012 97,459 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 97,459 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 79,480 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HDH is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 HDH, 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 HDH registered?

YR08 HDH is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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