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YR08 WRD

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,087 mi
Last recorded108,087 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 WRD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 108,087 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front slight oil leak engine and gear box

Offside Front slight oil weep steering rack

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bumper corroding

Rear reversing lamp not working

Fail 8 Jan 2026 108,087 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis near bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front slight oil leak engine and gear box

Offside Front slight oil weep steering rack

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bumper corroding

Rear reversing lamp not working

Pass 21 Nov 2024 89,978 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reversing lamps not working

Fail 20 Nov 2024 89,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reversing lamps not working

Pass 9 Nov 2023 77,074 miles

Front head lamp lens going dull

Front slight oil leak engine

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear reverse light not working

under body /suspension etc in a dry rusty condition

Fail 8 Nov 2023 77,073 miles

Offside 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 o/s and n/s wearing thin and rusty on inner faces advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front head lamp lens going dull

Front slight oil leak engine

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear reverse light not working

under body /suspension etc in a dry rusty condition

Pass 10 May 2022 61,782 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2022 61,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 44,829 miles

Fuel hose chafing rubber hose to tank cracking (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 44,758 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INNER (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel hose chafing rubber hose to tank cracking (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 37,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 37,464 miles

Brake performance not tested Leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 30,648 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both inner wings (1.1.11 (c))

n/s front tyre age cracking on side wall

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter leaking slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2018 29,884 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 29,258 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 27,317 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 27,317 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 25,077 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 22,826 miles

slight movement in n/s lower roll bar link

Pass 14 Mar 2013 19,664 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 15,089 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 9,822 miles

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 WRD is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 WRD, 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 WRD is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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