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YS08 UFA

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,683 mi
Last recorded167,683 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 167,683 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 149,965 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement `d` bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 133,587 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 130,019 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 122,112 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 114,499 miles

brake pedal anti slip deteriorating

ongoing crack in centre top of windscreen

Fail 30 Aug 2017 114,499 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal anti slip deteriorating

ongoing crack in centre top of windscreen

Pass 15 Oct 2015 113,189 miles

coolant level below minimum

damage to windscreen centre top but not in drivers view of the road

Fail 13 Oct 2014 110,978 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

drivers wiper blade split

windscreen damaged but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 13 Oct 2014 110,978 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers wiper blade split

windscreen damaged but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 26 Sep 2013 108,198 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 108,198 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 89,230 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 89,225 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2011 60,252 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside front door mirror damaged

offside rear tyre getting low

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 UFA is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UFA, 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 UFA is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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