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YX58 VYV

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

33,594 mi
Last recorded33,594 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 33,594 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 33,594 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 27,404 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 27,404 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 25,847 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 25,846 miles

Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened BOTH SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect BOTH SHOCKERS (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 24,490 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 16 Nov 2021 24,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH TYRES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Nov 2020 23,247 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 18 Nov 2020 23,246 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Nov 2019 22,184 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 22,183 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area to seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 20,371 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 20,370 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

exhaust shield loose and rattling

Pass 7 Nov 2017 18,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases soon need exhaust system (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 18,597 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filler pipe at tank split and leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases soon need exhaust system (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 16,451 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 14,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and o/s/front (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 14,383 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear sections (both pipes) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and o/s/front (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 12,089 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 10,406 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 10,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 8,133 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 5,997 miles

n/s/rear tyre cracking between tread pattern

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 VYV 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 58.3%.

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

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