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YS08 UHU

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,183 mi
Last recorded106,183 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 106,183 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Feb 2026 106,183 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Mar 2025 105,661 miles

been standing heavley undersealed

Fail 19 Feb 2025 105,656 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and floor corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Reverse lamp not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 104,134 miles

advise 1 out 2 number plate lights in op front backing plates missing van heavley undersealed

Pass 22 Feb 2023 102,999 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 102,999 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 102,943 miles

van been standing

Fail 11 May 2022 102,943 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps 2 (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

van been standing

Pass 19 May 2020 102,300 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 102,300 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 102,255 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 99,674 miles

advise van been standing tyers low reaea

Pass 12 May 2017 97,934 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 97,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front disks (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2016 93,142 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 86,100 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 70,485 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 70,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both rear shock absorbers no damping effect

Pass 19 Apr 2013 56,216 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 56,216 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 43,883 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 43,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 32,319 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 UHU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UHU, 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 UHU registered?

YS08 UHU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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