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YS08 MXG

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

166,258 mi
Last recorded166,258 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 166,258 miles

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

age related corrosion to chassis cills and suspention components

Pass 21 Jul 2025 166,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

age related corrosion to chassis and suspention components

Pass 24 Jul 2024 162,932 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

age related corrosion to chassis and suspention components

Pass 18 Jul 2023 162,357 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

age related corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2023 162,355 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

age related corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2022 165,853 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 158,264 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 152,586 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 147,653 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 147,647 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 143,508 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 137,931 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 129,466 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 123,512 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 114,332 miles

advise n/s/f inner cv boot slightly worn but preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 13 Feb 2013 93,274 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 73,195 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 73,195 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 66,904 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 MXG is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MXG, 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 MXG is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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