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YR58 FAK

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,470 mi
Last recorded120,470 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 FAK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 120,470 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight wear noted in n/s/f steering tie bar

Fail 13 Dec 2021 120,470 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight wear noted in n/s/f steering tie bar

Pass 7 Dec 2020 112,494 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 112,494 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2019 103,624 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 31 May 2019 103,624 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2018 97,434 miles

Centre stop light inoperative

Slight misting of oil on engine

Tracking may require adjustment?

Fail 5 Jun 2018 97,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre stop light inoperative

Front brake pads worn thin. 3mm.

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

Slight misting of oil on engine

Tracking may require adjustment?

Pass 8 Jun 2017 91,723 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 91,723 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 88,005 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2015 80,751 miles

Near side rear tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2014 73,426 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 73,426 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 64,969 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 64,632 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 51,183 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 50,948 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 41,119 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 40,877 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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YR58 FAK is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YR58 FAK, 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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YR58 FAK is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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