MOT Status
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165,023 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
front tyres wearing on edges
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear brake pipes corroding
Direction indicator incorrect colour all 4 gone white (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear brake pipes corroding
Offside Rear Outer sill has been repaired
Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer sill has been repaired
slight oil leak from the side of the engine.
Headlamp aim not tested unable to read headlight aim (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
slight oil leak from the side of the engine.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Slight play in nearside steering arm
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slight play in nearside steering arm
N/S/f steering arm has slight play at fixing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
N/S/f steering arm has slight play at fixing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Radiator in Very Poor Condition
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Radiator in Very Poor Condition
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearsidev wiper smearing screen
nearsidev wiper smearing screen
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YX08 VWC is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.
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 YX08 VWC, 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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YX08 VWC is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 March 2008.
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