CarVerify

Free Car Check

YT58 WLB

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,068 mi
Last recorded94,068 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 94,068 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn handbrake lever side to side movement , limited inspection due to covers (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal rubber missing , but anti slip device modified ,but wearing on edge (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights 4 to 0 ()

no oil showing on engine oil dip stick on mot pre-checks , oil topped up by staff

oil leaks

Fail 7 Sep 2022 94,058 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever pivots slightly worn handbrake lever side to side movement , limited inspection due to covers (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal rubber missing , but anti slip device modified ,but wearing on edge (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights 4 to 0 ()

no oil showing on engine oil dip stick on mot pre-checks , oil topped up by staff

oil leaks

Pass 5 Oct 2021 89,522 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

high level brake light inoperative

oil leak not excessive

Fail 4 Oct 2021 89,517 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML does not cycle with ignition (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge, 3mm (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 84,855 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 84,855 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 78,246 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 78,245 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 70,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 70,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 64,936 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 64,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 57,289 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 48,433 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 47,286 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 41,839 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 36,031 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 31,107 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 30,905 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
Full Ford Transit Connect reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YT58 WLB is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YT58 WLB?

You can check the full history of YT58 WLB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YT58 WLB registered?

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

Is YT58 WLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT58 WLB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YT58 WLB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YT58 WLB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.