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YS57 ZYA

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

180,097 mi
Last recorded180,097 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 180,097 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 173,763 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 167,241 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 167,241 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2016 167,223 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill lower surface (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside door mirror mounting post has sharp edges

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 152,462 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 152,462 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 137,767 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre slight splits

Fail 19 Jun 2014 137,767 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre slight splits

Pass 9 Mar 2013 121,006 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 109,572 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 92,357 miles

near side inner drive shaft boot split

spare wheel missing

Fail 17 Feb 2011 92,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side inner drive shaft boot split

spare wheel missing

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 ZYA is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZYA, 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 ZYA is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 February 2008.

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