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YS57 LWZ

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

160,311 mi
Last recorded160,311 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 LWZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 160,311 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 160,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 160,305 miles

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

Front suspension components corroded.

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 160,287 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Filler pipe by fuel tank leaking. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/S/F outer body sill corroded excessively. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front suspension components corroded.

Nearside Outer N/S outer body sill corroded & damaged.

Noise from rear brakes when applied.

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 159,993 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S & N/S fronts. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/S & N/S rear bumper corners missing.

Fail 2 Jan 2019 159,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main metal pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S & N/S fronts. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/S & N/S rear bumper corners missing.

Pass 19 Dec 2017 153,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 153,480 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 143,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four tyres close to legal limit. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 143,349 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal by fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lamp damaged. (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four tyres close to legal limit. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 131,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Slight oil leak from engine area.

Pass 28 Jan 2015 124,051 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 112,671 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 98,204 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2013 98,204 miles

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 71,043 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 71,043 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 62,608 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres slightly worn on inside edge

highlevel brake light inoperative

nearside front inner cv boot leaking

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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YS57 LWZ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Orange 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 YS57 LWZ, 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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YS57 LWZ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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