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YR58 KSV

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,297 mi
Last recorded154,297 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 154,297 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 149,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 145,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 140,323 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 135,114 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 127,027 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv gaitor siliconed

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Fail 14 Oct 2019 127,027 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv gaitor siliconed

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 119,621 miles

Both front wiper blade ends split and smearing slightly

Dampness around fuel tank but no obvious leaks

Fail 9 Nov 2018 119,621 miles

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

Both front wiper blade ends split and smearing slightly

Dampness around fuel tank but no obvious leaks

Pass 23 Nov 2017 110,902 miles

Dampness around fuel tank area, no visible leaks

Fail 23 Nov 2017 110,902 miles

Dampness around fuel tank area, no visible leaks

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 107,449 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 98,896 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 98,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 84,811 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2013 71,112 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 55,321 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK

Pass 7 Nov 2011 40,454 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 40,454 miles

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

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 KSV is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YR58 KSV, 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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What year was YR58 KSV registered?

YR58 KSV is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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