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YS08 UKL

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

216,980 mi
Last recorded216,980 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 UKL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 216,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2020 211,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n-s-f and o-s-f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 205,029 miles

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

Offside Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened inner and outer sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 205,027 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened inner and outer sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 200,019 miles

underbody/sills/backing sills corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2018 200,017 miles

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

underbody/sills/backing sills corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2017 190,149 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 181,775 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 181,771 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 165,778 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 165,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 127,820 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 127,820 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 101,689 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 101,688 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 74,561 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 74,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads well worn

Pass 30 Jun 2011 43,564 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 UKL is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UKL, 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 UKL is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YS08 UKL shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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