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YS57 LYY

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

130,742 mi
Last recorded130,742 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 130,742 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 128,130 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 125,461 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 120,248 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 114,654 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 111,518 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 111,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 111,241 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 109,452 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 109,452 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 103,372 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 99,644 miles

Offside Front tyre required shortly

Pass 21 Jun 2016 95,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded outer skin

Fail 21 Jun 2016 95,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded outer skin

Pass 15 Jul 2015 91,752 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 91,752 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 88,213 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 83,372 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 79,298 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 26,203 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 73,725 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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YS57 LYY is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YS57 LYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS57 LYY registered?

YS57 LYY is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is YS57 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS57 LYY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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