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YT58 RVU

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,774 mi
Last recorded119,774 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 119,774 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps starting to fade (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens faded (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine and alternator damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 113,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged small lower mirror glass broken ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rusted and thin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber worn

fanbelt perished

Fail 7 Apr 2025 113,993 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel tank filler pipe split and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed within 30 cm of rear spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged small lower mirror glass broken ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm pin insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rusted and thin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber worn

coolant low

fanbelt perished

Pass 2 Apr 2024 106,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe cracked at rear and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler pipe cracked (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm pin adrift and weak (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 106,016 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe cracked at rear and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler pipe cracked (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm pin adrift and weak (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 100,448 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 100,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill holed at rear spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill holed at seat belt mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coolant low

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill rusted and weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 94,948 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill rusted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 94,948 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill rusted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 26 Feb 2021 86,996 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 86,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 79,575 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rear rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear outer door handle not working, door stuck closed

Fail 28 Jan 2020 79,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged both rear sensors wiring broken (1.6 (d))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rear rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear outer door handle not working, door stuck closed

Pass 4 Feb 2019 72,182 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 72,182 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 23 Jan 2018 49,479 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 44,408 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 40,701 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 36,863 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 34,276 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 29,672 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 29,612 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 20,559 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 20,559 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 RVU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YT58 RVU, 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 RVU is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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