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YS08 JMX

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,555 mi
Last recorded155,555 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 155,555 miles

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under Body, Chassis, Brake and Suspension Components Corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2019 155,555 miles

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under Body, Chassis, Brake and Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2018 154,422 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 149,218 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 149,218 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 137,234 miles

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

nearside rear brake pip[e corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2016 137,234 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside rear brake pip[e corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 113,283 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 85,869 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 65,218 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 65,218 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 48,773 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 48,773 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 33,828 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 JMX 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 64.3%.

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 JMX, 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 JMX registered?

YS08 JMX is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YS08 JMX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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