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YS08 PTX

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

283,589 mi
Last recorded283,589 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 283,589 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 283,581 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 248,501 miles

Windscreen cracked on nearside, but not affecting drivers view to front.

Pass 17 May 2016 214,243 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 175,607 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 141,298 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 141,278 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 112,709 miles

nearside front inner cv gaiter spilling out cv greese

nearside rear tyre rim outside slight damage

offside front tyre wearing badley inside edge

Fail 18 Jul 2011 112,709 miles

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

nearside front inner cv gaiter spilling out cv greese

nearside rear tyre rim outside slight damage

offside front tyre wearing badley inside edge

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 PTX is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PTX, 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 PTX registered?

YS08 PTX is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 August 2008.

Is YS08 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS08 PTX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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