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YS08 PVP

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,535 mi
Last recorded88,535 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 88,535 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 88,535 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 82,063 miles

Spare tyre defective

front brake imbalance

fuel tank/rear subframe area diesel contamination/prior leak evident

n/s/f outer c/v gaiter seepage

o/s/r tyre worn/perished/splitting

Fail 8 Mar 2014 82,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

front brake imbalance

fuel tank/rear subframe area diesel contamination/prior leak evident

n/s/f outer c/v gaiter seepage

o/s/r tyre worn/perished/splitting

Fail 4 Mar 2014 82,051 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2013 76,654 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 58,813 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 58,811 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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 PVP is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PVP, 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 PVP registered?

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

Is YS08 PVP safe to buy?

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