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YS57 ZTW

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,192 mi
Last recorded90,192 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 ZTW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 90,192 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 92,887 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2015 172,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint both anti roll bar links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Wheel nut(s) missing 1 on each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn bracket missing (2.5.C.2c) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2015 170,135 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 170,135 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 169,478 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 143,103 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 143,103 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2012 113,557 miles

lower rear door catch not operating correctly

Fail 10 Feb 2012 113,557 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

lower rear door catch not operating correctly

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2011 85,603 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 ZTW is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZTW, 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 ZTW is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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