MOT Status
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146,029 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Corrosion Around Vehicle Underbody
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))
Bonnet Latch Struggle To Open, Key Barrel Worn
Corrosion Around Vehicle Underbody
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Barrel Lock Struggles To Open (3.1 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion Around Vehicle Under Body
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Barrel Lock Struggles To Open (3.1 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion Around Vehicle Under Body
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s/rear lamp damaged
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YR08 PJJ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 PJJ, 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 PJJ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 May 2008.
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