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YS57 LZP

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,712 mi
Last recorded179,712 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 179,712 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 179,710 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 167,309 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Upper underside corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2025 167,309 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Upper underside corrosion

Pass 15 May 2023 160,879 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 153,079 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 143,995 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 129,870 miles

Gearbox mounting defective bottom mount worn ()

Fail 27 Apr 2020 129,862 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak from engine ()

Gearbox mounting defective bottom mount worn ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2019 121,686 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside parking brake low efficiency

Pass 7 Apr 2018 115,010 miles

Nearside Rear wheel binding lightly

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

Rear exhaust pipe deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 115,010 miles

Nearside Rear wheel binding lightly

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust pipe deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 108,490 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 99,680 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 99,680 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 92,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 85,563 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 85,563 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 79,005 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 70,352 miles

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

rear offside abs wiring insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2011 59,358 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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 LZP 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 71.4%.

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 LZP, 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 LZP is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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