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YS08 VJJ

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,946 mi
Last recorded166,946 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 VJJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 166,946 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 166,946 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 154,245 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis pipes, in clips. (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated near o/s/f of front chassis rail / radiator. (4.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

fuel hose connecting pipe slightly damaged.

radiator in poor condition.

Pass 13 Dec 2021 151,628 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Reverse lights not working

Fail 2 Dec 2021 151,628 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Reverse lights not working

Pass 18 Dec 2017 144,587 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

brake & clutch pedal rubbers wearing

nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 23 Dec 2016 141,649 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 141,536 miles

Fuel system component leaking PIPES TO FILTER (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 134,775 miles

possible oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2015 134,775 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

possible oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 117,122 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 117,122 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)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 92,510 miles

2x Exhaust rubbers missing, windscreen lightly scored.

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 63,740 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

no spare tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2013 63,740 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

no spare tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2011 53,984 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 VJJ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VJJ, 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 VJJ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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