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YS57 XOV

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,996 mi
Last recorded143,996 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 XOV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 143,996 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2021 137,935 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 132,315 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back box held on with cable ties (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip not securing correctly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit cracked but not affecting light output

Offside Front Lower wing mirror glass cracked not impairing view

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front wiper split on edges

Oil level over maximum

Slight coolant leak

Slight oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2020 132,315 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Back box held on with cable ties (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip not securing correctly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit cracked but not affecting light output

Offside Front Lower wing mirror glass cracked not impairing view

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front wiper split on edges

Oil level over maximum

Slight coolant leak

Slight oil leak

Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 129,071 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 125,670 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 123,321 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 123,292 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 123,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat snapped. flexi blown. centre section damaged caused by being insercure , tail pipe has hole in . (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated cracked (6.3.1d)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2015 105,797 miles

both outer c.v joint boots split

centre stop light not working

exhaust tail pipe has slight blow

Fail 27 Aug 2015 105,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged broken leaf spring has damaged brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both outer c.v joint boots split

centre stop light not working

exhaust tail pipe has slight blow

Fail 22 Aug 2014 91,081 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 91,081 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 73,061 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 72,986 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 56,738 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 56,737 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 25 Aug 2011 42,773 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 39,513 miles

Dampness on steering rack.

Front brake pads worn.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 XOV is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XOV, 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 XOV is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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