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YS57 ZTY

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,605 mi
Last recorded131,605 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 131,605 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 131,605 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 122,184 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 110,136 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 110,136 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 97,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts low. (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 82,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear leaf spring rubber mounts have slight play but not considered excessive

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

front registration plate slightly damaged but unlikey to be mis-read

high level brake light not working

offside front outer c.v. boot slightly leaking grease

Fail 26 Feb 2015 81,965 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear leaf spring rubber mounts have slight play but not considered excessive

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

front registration plate slightly damaged but unlikey to be mis-read

high level brake light not working

offside front outer c.v. boot slightly leaking grease

Pass 7 Mar 2014 66,865 miles

Both front tyres de-void of tread on inner edges

Engine oil level low

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Mar 2014 66,865 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres de-void of tread on inner edges

Engine oil level low

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Mar 2013 48,393 miles

Engine oil level low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front inner constant velocity gaiter slight leak of grease

Tow bar electric socket mounting bracket broken

Fail 12 Mar 2013 48,393 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine oil level low

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front inner constant velocity gaiter slight leak of grease

Tow bar electric socket mounting bracket broken

Pass 16 Feb 2012 24,997 miles

Engine oil level very low

N/S/F tyre cut on outer sidewall but not to cords

Slighty travel in brake pedal,possibly rear brakes require adjustment

Pass 23 Feb 2011 23,708 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 ZTY is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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