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YR08 NBL

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2023

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 203,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 197,090 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 184,564 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 181,790 miles

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 181,790 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 170,657 miles

corrosion on offside outer sill

damage to both rear lights

engine management light on

fault on wiper park position

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

Fail 29 Mar 2017 170,657 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on offside outer sill

damage to both rear lights

engine management light on

fault on wiper park position

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 24 Mar 2016 155,561 miles

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both rear (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust badly corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2016 155,556 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both rear (1.1.A.3d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

exhaust badly corroded

inter cooler hose split

Fail 24 Mar 2015 143,594 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to offside rear light

engine management light on

offside door mirror loose

windscreen cracked outside drivers view in zone B

Pass 24 Mar 2015 143,594 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to offside rear light

engine management light on

offside door mirror loose

windscreen cracked outside drivers view in zone B

Pass 25 Mar 2014 128,356 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion on front discs

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

offside rear light repaired

Fail 24 Mar 2014 128,348 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on front discs

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

offside rear light repaired

Fail 25 Mar 2013 108,164 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing uneven

offside rear abs wire support bracket insecure but wire adequately supported

protective coating flaking off of brake pipes

Pass 25 Mar 2013 108,164 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing uneven

offside rear abs wire support bracket insecure but wire adequately supported

protective coating flaking off of brake pipes

Pass 15 Mar 2012 78,788 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 55,999 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 NBL is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NBL, 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 NBL is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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