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YR08 NCC

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

196,246 mi
Last recorded196,246 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 196,246 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 163,433 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 158,817 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 155,739 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 155,739 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 152,313 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 146,356 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 138,229 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 138,218 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 128,717 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 128,717 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 116,191 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 112,551 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 112,551 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 98,659 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 98,659 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 78,877 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,054 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 54,053 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 NCC 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 NCC, 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 NCC registered?

YR08 NCC is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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The MOT history for YR08 NCC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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