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YS08 VJU

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,169 mi
Last recorded192,169 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 VJU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 192,169 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 187,314 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 172,120 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 158,879 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 158,879 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 150,810 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 141,647 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 130,751 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 123,792 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 118,700 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 118,700 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 110,877 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 110,876 miles

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

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

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

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

offside inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 2 Jul 2013 84,167 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2012 69,968 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 53,249 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 VJU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VJU, 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 VJU registered?

YS08 VJU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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