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YS08 BVF

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

112,545 mi
Last recorded112,545 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 112,545 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 112,519 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler pipe has a slit in it where it enters fuel tank. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill holed in various areas. (all marked with chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member holed/deformed above the exhaust (marked with chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle starting to corrode due to age

Fail 24 Mar 2026 112,507 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Direction indicator incorrect colour discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak from pipe at filler kneck (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 111,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to centre pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers broken at centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox nearside output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 110,232 miles

"MIL" lamp on

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 110,231 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

"MIL" lamp on

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 109,294 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum SUSPECT leak at rack / pipes (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 109,290 miles

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO major leak at flexi joint (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (6.1.2 (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))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at front of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum SUSPECT LEAK rack/pipes wet (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 106,920 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 102,890 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 120,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 95,054 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 95,054 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 90,051 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 90,051 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 84,982 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 84,982 miles

Fuel system component leaking at fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling drive shaft (3.6.B.4a)

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

1 ltr engine oil added

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

Nearside Rear drake bind slight

Pass 16 Jun 2016 80,134 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 80,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 75,310 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 75,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 May 2014 70,109 miles

nearside rear ABS wire insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 May 2014 70,109 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear ABS wire insecure

Pass 27 May 2013 65,073 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 May 2013 65,073 miles

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2012 59,116 miles

front brake discs lipped

Fail 22 May 2012 59,116 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 6 May 2011 32,015 miles

front brake pads getting low

nail in offside rear tyre

spare tyre found flat

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 BVF is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 BVF, 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 BVF is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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