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YT08 OJF

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,532 mi
Last recorded96,532 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 OJF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 96,532 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Requires tracking

Fail 11 Aug 2025 96,532 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Requires tracking

Pass 21 Aug 2024 89,226 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 89,225 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Requires tracking

Pass 24 Aug 2023 82,041 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 81,982 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main brake pipe at side of fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear at side of fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 67,405 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 67,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both number plate lights inop (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 59,662 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 54,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 48,420 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Jun 2017 43,621 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 38,706 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 33,709 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2015 33,709 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 29,524 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 24,658 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 24,658 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 20,354 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 20,354 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 15,690 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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YT08 OJF is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YT08 OJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT08 OJF registered?

YT08 OJF is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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