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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion underneath
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion underneath
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sills + backings corroded, repair plates insecure (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
fuel tank damp?
knock n/s front? no play found
n/s front tyre worn on inner edge
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Anti-roll bar drop linkage lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn below limit and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Central stop light not working
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Central stop light not working
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre stop light not working
Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position '0' prior to reinspection
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre stop light not working
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position '0' prior to reinspection
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position '0' prior to reinspection
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position '0' prior to reinspection
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
noise from n/s/f hub
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YR08 VXG is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.
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 VXG, 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 VXG is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 April 2008.
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