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YT58 BDF

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,835 mi
Last recorded108,835 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 BDF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 108,835 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s and o/s/ outer cills corroding

o/s/r lamp lens cracked no white light visible

Fail 16 Aug 2025 108,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s and o/s/ outer cills corroding

o/s/r lamp lens cracked no white light visible

Pass 29 Jul 2024 103,310 miles

front sub frame corroded

nearside and offside front tyre treads 3mm

offside front coil spring corroded

oil leak on engine

rubber fuel filler pipe by tank perished and cracked

Fail 24 Jul 2024 103,306 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lamp cracked/damaged (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front sub frame corroded

nearside and offside front tyre treads 3mm

offside front coil spring corroded

oil leak on engine

rubber fuel filler pipe by tank perished and cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2023 96,755 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 88,290 miles

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear leaf springs corroded

nearside and offside rear under body sills corroded

oil leak on engine

rubber boot slightly deteriorated on offside front lower ball joint

Fail 29 Jun 2022 88,285 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn and corroded and front pads getting low

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear leaf springs corroded

nearside and offside rear under body sills corroded

oil leak on engine

rubber boot slightly deteriorated on offside front lower ball joint

Pass 9 Jul 2021 80,366 miles

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

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

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

no high level brake light working

rear springs starting to corrode

Fail 9 Jul 2021 80,364 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

no high level brake light working

rear springs starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jun 2020 72,289 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

oil leak on engine

Fail 23 Jun 2020 72,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

front wipers perished

high level stop lamp not working

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

oil leak on engine

Pass 13 Jun 2019 64,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 64,501 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 53,901 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 53,898 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 43,338 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 34,273 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 26,382 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 26,175 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 26,174 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 21,372 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 16,346 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 11,299 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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YT58 BDF is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YT58 BDF, 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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YT58 BDF is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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