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YX58 VYT

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

42,705 mi
Last recorded42,705 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2025 42,705 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH LAMPS (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced AND OUTER SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced AND OUTER SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK LEAKING (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 40,366 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 40,366 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH LAMPS (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 19,287 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 19,287 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 46,856 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steeering pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 34,795 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tyres warn below legal limit of 1.6 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steeering pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 31,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SECTIONS OF FRONT TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 31,522 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SECTIONS OF FRONT TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 29,373 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and o/s/front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 29,372 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and o/s/front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and o/s/front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 28,097 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and o/s/front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 28,096 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and o/s/front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 26,396 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 26,395 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 24,590 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 24,590 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill coiroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 21,057 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 18,511 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened and o/s/rear (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and o/s/rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 18,511 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened and o/s/rear (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and o/s/rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 15,916 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2013 13,470 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 13,470 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 11,041 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 8,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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YX58 VYT is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 YX58 VYT, 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 VYT is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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