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YR58 FOD

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

244,044 mi
Last recorded244,044 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 244,044 miles

Nearside Front 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))

underside of van has alot of underseal and rust

Fail 29 Jun 2023 244,042 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

underside of van has alot of underseal and rust

Pass 22 Jul 2022 242,954 miles

bodywork poor-drivers door trim rubber loose,battery loose-weak,front reg plate poor,os reverse light inop,headlights covers clouding,osf outer cv boot damp-greasy,fuel very low,service overdue,oil leaks,brake pipes rusting-greased

brake judder,brakes surface rust-rear internal brakes noisy-lack of driving,rear bumper casing rusting

tyres poor-splitting-osf tyre tread low,tyres uneven wear,rear shocker bushes poor-underbody-sills-arches-floors-chassis-suspension-brakes-units rusting-sealered in places,nsr tyre tread damaged,brakes-bearings noisy

Fail 11 Jul 2022 242,954 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear-investigate (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working 3 x (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bodywork poor-drivers door trim rubber loose,battery loose-weak,front reg plate poor,os reverse light inop,headlights covers clouding,osf outer cv boot damp-greasy,fuel very low,service overdue,oil leaks,brake pipes rusting-greased

brake judder,brakes surface rust-rear internal brakes noisy-lack of driving,rear bumper casing rusting

tyres poor-splitting-osf tyre tread low,tyres uneven wear,rear shocker bushes poor-underbody-sills-arches-floors-chassis-suspension-brakes-units rusting-sealered in places,nsr tyre tread damaged,brakes-bearings noisy

Pass 23 Jan 2021 235,278 miles

vt30

Fail 22 Jan 2021 235,276 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rears in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel pipe union leaking engine bay-investigate (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim needs resetting for retest (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front-close too disc lip (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

headlamps poor-cloudy,front reg plate,oil leaks,gearbox oil spill-investigate-underbody-sills-arches-chassis-suspension-units-pipes-brakes rusting,exhaust rattle-flexi play,engine bay rattly on fast idle-investigate

ns reg light inop

osf brake pipe rusting,nsr brake binding,nsf splash guard loose,rear brake judder,osf door rubber poor,battery loose

pedal rubbers poor,both front tyres low inner tread-tracking needed

sills-underbody covered in filler-sealer

Pass 16 Oct 2019 227,712 miles

vt30

Fail 11 Oct 2019 227,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect pattern faulty-aim not tested-check bulb fitting-condition (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel zero effort!investigate (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil very low-needs attention-check service interval,alternator drive belt deteriorating,oil leak-spill-transmission area wet,passenger mirror deteriorating,front reg plate deteriorating,brake pedal rubber wearing thin

front-rear brake pipes-components-suspension-sills-arches-chassis-box sections rusting,both driveshafts deteriorating-wobble!!passenger rear tyre tread low,front brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Oct 2018 219,970 miles

front brake judder,rear brake judder

sills-underbody-components-suspension rusting,oil spill,passenger front wheel bearing noisy,drivers front brake pipe rusting,spare tyre not fitted under van,parking brake travel in lever

Fail 15 Oct 2018 219,970 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front brake judder,rear brake judder

sills-underbody-components-suspension rusting,oil spill,passenger front wheel bearing noisy,drivers front brake pipe rusting,spare tyre not fitted under van,parking brake travel in lever

Pass 1 Sep 2017 205,936 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 181,370 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 157,350 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 132,983 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 105,512 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 105,512 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 74,088 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 74,088 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 42,531 miles

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

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 24 Aug 2011 42,531 miles

high level brake lamp not working

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 FOD 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 FOD, 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 FOD is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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