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YX58 VYO

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,060 mi
Last recorded156,060 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX58 VYO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 156,060 miles

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

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

slight corrosion outer sills

Pass 27 Aug 2019 153,424 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 148,976 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 28 Jul 2018 148,971 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outer cills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 12 Sep 2017 143,395 miles

os front tyre low

slight corosion brake pipes

Pass 11 Oct 2016 129,275 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 115,476 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 115,472 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front off side front wheel bearing excess play

Pass 17 Oct 2014 97,147 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 97,147 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 24 Oct 2013 80,985 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

Fail 22 Oct 2013 80,985 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

Pass 16 Oct 2012 62,665 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 43,971 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 43,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 27,670 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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YX58 VYO is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YX58 VYO, 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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YX58 VYO is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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