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YR58 KWP

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,355 mi
Last recorded152,355 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 152,355 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked in center (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 142,067 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 142,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 131,278 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 126,029 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 112,539 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 97,212 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 97,212 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 94,178 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 88,171 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust slight blow

Pass 16 Dec 2016 65,433 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 56,028 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 55,932 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 51,317 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F wheel bearing noisy

Pass 6 Nov 2013 43,040 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 29,740 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 29,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 28,902 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) 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 KWP is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YR58 KWP, 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 KWP is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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