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YX58 VYY

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,952 mi
Last recorded24,952 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2023 24,952 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLIGHTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 23,494 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH LENSES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 23,494 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH OUTER CV BOOTS (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))

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH LENSES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 22,215 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLIGHTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 22,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLIGHTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 21,458 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 21,457 miles

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

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

Offside Oil leaking excessively from transmission drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing 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))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 20,388 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded AND O/S/FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 20,388 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded AND O/S/FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 18,888 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 18,868 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear red chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 17,723 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 17,723 miles

Fuel pipe leaking rear tank rubber pipe (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 15,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 14,285 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and o/s/front (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 14,285 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and o/s/front (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 12,185 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/front tyre cracking between tread pattern

Pass 25 Nov 2013 10,478 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 10,478 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 8,697 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 6,746 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 VYY is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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