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YR08 PJY

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,846 mi
Last recorded162,846 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 162,846 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 162,827 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2018 151,444 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 144,536 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 144,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 136,802 miles

Offside sill corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2016 136,786 miles

Fuel pipe leaking on filler neck (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside sill corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 127,968 miles

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

MIDDLE EXHAUST RUBBER MISSING

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 127,903 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

MIDDLE EXHAUST RUBBER MISSING

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 114,936 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 114,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside 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 brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 107,114 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 10,000 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 83,120 miles

ADVISE FRONT NEARSIDE WHEEL RIM IS DAMAGED SLIGHTLY

ADVISE. BRAKE PEDAL ANTI-SLIP PAD IS WORN AND SPLIT AT THE SIDE OF THE RUBBER , STILL SECURE ON THE PEDAL

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

STRONG ADVISE THE WINDSCREEN HAS DAMAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN CRACKS ON THE OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE

Fail 26 Apr 2011 83,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

ADVISE A SLIGHT FRONT SERVICE BRAKE IMBALANCE WAS NOTED WHEN BOTH FRONT BRAKES WHERE APPLIED TOGETHER, WOULD ADVISE A BRAKE CHECK

ADVISE FRONT NEARSIDE WHEEL RIM IS DAMAGED SLIGHTLY

ADVISE. BRAKE PEDAL ANTI-SLIP PAD IS WORN AND SPLIT AT THE SIDE OF THE RUBBER , STILL SECURE ON THE PEDAL

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

STRONG ADVISE THE WINDSCREEN HAS DAMAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN CRACKS ON THE OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE

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 PJY is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PJY, 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 PJY is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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