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YS08 JGO

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,142 mi
Last recorded109,142 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 109,142 miles

Driveshafts ; Offside front inner c.v. gaiter has minor split

Engine ; Oil leak , oil around filter & sump . Also seepage of oil at intercooler / hoses

Exhaust ; System deteriorated at rear clamp

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin measured at 1.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Note ; Engine , lower stabilizer bush deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre ; Generally perished , cracking in tread full circumference , recommend replace , Nearside rear

Tyres ; Tread , secondary tread balding on inner edge , Nearside front & Offside front

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 18 Jun 2018 109,142 miles

Driveshafts ; Offside front inner c.v. gaiter has minor split

Engine ; Oil leak , oil around filter & sump . Also seepage of oil at intercooler / hoses

Exhaust ; System deteriorated at rear clamp

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin measured at 1.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Note ; Engine , lower stabilizer bush deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre ; Generally perished , cracking in tread full circumference , recommend replace , Nearside rear

Tyres ; Tread , secondary tread balding on inner edge , Nearside front & Offside front

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 30 May 2017 97,042 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , rear 16 %

Brakes ; Pipe corroded n/s/r outer

Driveshafts ; Inner gaiter leaking grease , n/s at large end & o/s at small end

Engine ; Oil leaks

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Wheels ; o/s/r wheel corroded & distorted outer rim

Pass 16 Jun 2016 86,281 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine slightly oily

n/s/r tyre valve perished

rear leaf springs corroded

turbo intercooler oily

Fail 15 Jun 2015 75,107 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear leaf springs corroded

brake pipes starting to corrode

chip in windscreen outside swept area

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 75,107 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear leaf springs corroded

brake pipes starting to corrode

chip in windscreen outside swept area

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 66,404 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 66,404 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 57,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 57,899 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 42,585 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 42,582 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 25,125 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 25,125 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 JGO is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JGO, 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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What year was YS08 JGO registered?

YS08 JGO is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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