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YR08 OFZ

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,698 mi
Last recorded145,698 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 OFZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 145,698 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 145,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 130,225 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 130,225 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 112,968 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 99,954 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 89,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 86,640 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 OFZ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Black 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 OFZ, 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 OFZ registered?

YR08 OFZ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is YR08 OFZ safe to buy?

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