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YS08 HZV

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

135,378 mi
Last recorded135,378 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 135,378 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 128,540 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 110,627 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 110,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 96,637 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 96,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 75,590 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 75,573 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 75,121 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 51,204 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 51,204 miles

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 HZV is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS08 HZV registered?

YS08 HZV is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is YS08 HZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS08 HZV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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