MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,570 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts and both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy Rear tail pipe missing (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Bumper damage
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre part of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts and both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy Rear tail pipe missing (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Bumper damage
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre part of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four sides front and rear x4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outside
front tyres wearing on inside
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outside
front tyres wearing on inside
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre worn on inside
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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YS08 BVD is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 YS08 BVD, 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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YS08 BVD is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 May 2008.
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