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YT08 VYP

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,406 mi
Last recorded117,406 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 VYP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 117,406 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 117,406 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front to rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 114,277 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 114,277 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 110,669 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 110,669 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 106,594 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 106,594 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 99,084 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 99,084 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 78,267 miles

brake pipes corroded

oil leak

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Jun 2014 69,037 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated...........

Pass 7 Jun 2013 58,385 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 47,965 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 36,361 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 36,354 miles

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

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

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 VYP is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YT08 VYP, 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 VYP is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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