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YR08 NBE

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

209,522 mi
Last recorded209,522 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 NBE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2024 209,522 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 207,738 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 206,707 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 198,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 186,426 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 186,424 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 162,766 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 149,637 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear/center (7.1.2)

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

offside & nearside inner & outer sills have slight surface rust

offside & nearside rear leaf springs corroded

rear tow bar & bumper bar corroded

rear/center exhaust skin corroded and rusty

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2018 149,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear/center (7.1.2)

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

offside & nearside inner & outer sills have slight surface rust

offside & nearside rear leaf springs corroded

rear tow bar & bumper bar corroded

rear/center exhaust skin corroded and rusty

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2017 135,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre has small cut in side side wall no cords visible

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 135,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre has small cut in side side wall no cords visible

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

Pass 4 May 2016 115,340 miles

exhaust carosion

Fail 3 May 2016 115,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

exhaust carosion

Pass 17 Jun 2015 110,559 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 110,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 100,802 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 92,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 57,595 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 48,236 miles

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

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 NBE is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NBE, 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 NBE is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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