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YR08 HKX

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,176 mi
Last recorded106,176 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 106,176 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 98,765 miles

FREE PLAY N/S STEERING ARM

Pass 17 Jun 2014 95,225 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 90,183 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 90,183 miles

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)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 84,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 84,403 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 75,491 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 HKX is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Orange 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 HKX, 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 HKX registered?

YR08 HKX is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is YR08 HKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 HKX shows 8 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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