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YS08 BVD

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,570 mi
Last recorded146,570 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 BVD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 146,570 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 146,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 130,620 miles

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))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 130,616 miles

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))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 122,544 miles

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))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 122,542 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 117,862 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outside

front tyres wearing on inside

Fail 13 Jul 2017 117,859 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 102,349 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 87,676 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 87,676 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 77,207 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 64,049 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 48,447 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 48,446 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 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)

Pass 13 May 2011 34,828 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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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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