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YS57 YOK

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

131,717 mi
Last recorded131,717 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 131,717 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 127,923 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 127,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Injector seal (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 125,114 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 122,908 miles

boost pipe split vehicle smoky

osr tyre age cracked

slight buckle rear brake drums

Pass 11 Oct 2019 122,224 miles

front springs corroded and rear springs corroded

osf ball joint boot perished

slight buckle rear drums

van smokey during emissions

Fail 23 Sep 2019 122,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre is badly cracked due to age showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill has excessive corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover perished but still prevents ingress of dirt

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

Rear Both offside and nearside leaf springs quite corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2018 119,702 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 119,702 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 116,495 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 116,489 miles

Fuel system component leaking leak off pipes (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 111,048 miles

Oil leak ()

oil and water levels on minimum

radiator in poor condition

spare tyre worn on edge

Fail 26 Jul 2016 111,048 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

oil and water levels on minimum

radiator in poor condition

spare tyre worn on edge

Pass 5 Aug 2015 107,645 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 107,626 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 101,353 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 101,353 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2013 94,615 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 94,416 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 85,554 miles

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)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 85,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 76,018 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 72,045 miles

front brake pads appear worn from inside side

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 YOK is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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