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YR08 PFU

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,792 mi
Last recorded140,792 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 140,792 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 139,820 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 128,637 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Nov 2019 128,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2018 116,799 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 116,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2016 111,367 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 105,784 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 105,767 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 99,835 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 25 Nov 2014 99,834 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Nov 2013 92,012 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 76,712 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 76,712 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 65,784 miles

n/s/r tyre cut on outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 22 Feb 2011 50,575 miles

emissions not registering after 3 attempts-too clean

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 PFU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PFU, 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 PFU registered?

YR08 PFU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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