MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,223 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear outer sill corroded
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear outer sill corroded
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear outer corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear outer corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall slightly cracked/perished
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Some wear to brake pedal rubber
Electrical wiring insecure Both rear ABS sensor wiring behind rear brake drums (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall slightly cracked/perished
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Some wear to brake pedal rubber
Fuel system component leaking bleed off pipe assy (7.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie arm (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside front head lamp lens cracked
oil leak engin
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
offside front head lamp lens cracked
oil leak engin
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
ENGINE OIL LEAK
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
ENGINE OIL LEAK
suspect nearside and offside front brake pads getting low in thickness/inner pad/may require new discs on wheel removel
OIL LEVEL LOW IN ENGINE
small stone chip in zone a of windscreen
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YT08 VSY is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 YT08 VSY, 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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YT08 VSY is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 March 2008.
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