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YR58 HKA

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,639 mi
Last recorded175,639 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 175,639 miles

both headlamps fogged

Pass 24 Mar 2025 173,543 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 170,283 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 170,224 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 168,169 miles

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

corrosion to under body

Fail 8 Mar 2023 168,169 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

corrosion to under body

Pass 7 Mar 2022 164,448 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 164,417 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

general wear to steering/suspension

Fail 25 Feb 2022 164,370 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

general wear to steering/suspension

Pass 3 Mar 2021 162,037 miles

ALL TYRES STARTING TO CRACK

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 162,037 miles

ALL TYRES STARTING TO CRACK

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 159,821 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 155,653 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 152,254 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

sill areas corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2017 147,522 miles

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

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

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

power steering pipes damp on rack

Pass 16 Jan 2016 140,858 miles

eml light on

Fail 16 Jan 2016 140,858 miles

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

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

eml light on

Pass 2 Mar 2015 131,316 miles

EML on

Pass 9 Jun 2014 118,563 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 98,193 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 88,095 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 88,095 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 70,353 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 70,353 miles

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 HKA is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HKA, 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 HKA is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 October 2008.

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