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YR08 HFH

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,455 mi
Last recorded110,455 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 110,455 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

general corrosion to underside and underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2025 110,452 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.63 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion to underside and underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2024 108,427 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

both headlight beams cloudy

Pass 12 Oct 2023 106,128 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres wearing inner edges

radiator deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2023 106,126 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.63 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres wearing inner edges

radiator deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2022 104,236 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

reverse lights not working

steering rack sweaty

Fail 18 Oct 2022 104,229 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.63 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

reverse lights not working

steering rack sweaty

Pass 8 Oct 2021 103,370 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

both headlamp beams cloudy

reverse lights not working

steering rack sweaty

Fail 8 Oct 2021 103,367 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.63 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

both headlamp beams cloudy

reverse lights not working

steering rack sweaty

Pass 12 Oct 2020 102,137 miles

Nearside Rear hole in sill due to corrosion not affecting structural rigidity

reverse lights not working

steering rack sweaty

Pass 15 Apr 2019 99,960 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 99,941 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

wipers starting to smear

Pass 17 Apr 2018 98,397 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2018 98,397 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2017 97,199 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 95,731 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2016 95,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2015 94,477 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 92,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre starting to perish .

Fail 14 Apr 2014 92,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre starting to perish .

Pass 18 Apr 2013 88,839 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 80,635 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 72,364 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 72,364 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HFH is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HFH, 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 HFH registered?

YR08 HFH is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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