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YT58 BFZ

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,379 mi
Last recorded126,379 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 BFZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 126,379 miles

both inner/outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2023 123,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on inner and outer sills

Fail 24 Aug 2023 123,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on inner and outer sills

Pass 17 Aug 2022 120,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 120,399 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 116,357 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 116,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 108,881 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2020 108,862 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2019 103,077 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 95,949 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 88,688 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 82,461 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 74,311 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 66,669 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 57,956 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

number 1 injector blowing

Pass 13 Aug 2012 50,310 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 40,483 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 BFZ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BFZ, 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 BFZ is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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