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YT58 DYB

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

201,525 mi
Last recorded201,525 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 DYB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 201,525 miles

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))

corrosion all areas & previous welding repairs to both sills

Fail 26 Mar 2021 201,525 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to excess on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

corrosion all areas & previous welding repairs to both sills

Pass 27 Mar 2020 194,749 miles

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

previous welding repairs to both rear outer sills

Fail 27 Mar 2020 194,749 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill(marked) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

previous welding repairs to both rear outer sills

Pass 13 Mar 2019 186,896 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 179,652 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 20 Mar 2018 179,652 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both main front to rear (side of fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

general underbody corrosion

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 22 Mar 2017 171,494 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 171,492 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 151,357 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2015 151,355 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 133,447 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 102,904 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 102,904 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 79,233 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 61,936 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 61,936 miles

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

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

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 DYB is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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