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YS57 MJK

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,565 mi
Last recorded177,565 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 177,565 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 177,565 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 163,529 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 149,048 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 136,378 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 124,800 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 124,800 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 113,565 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 113,565 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 107,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 98,318 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 98,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 91,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jan 2018 91,583 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 82,985 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 75,181 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2015 65,517 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracks on outer side wall

Fail 6 Feb 2015 65,425 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 54,066 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 42,262 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 30,805 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 19,350 miles

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

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 MJK is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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