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YY08 DVT

2008 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

198,064 mi
Last recorded198,064 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 DVT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 198,064 miles

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2017 197,360 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes surface corrosion at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm minimum (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' various stone chips (8.3.1d)

n/s wiper blade end split, still clears screen effectively

Fail 31 Jan 2017 197,360 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel system component leaking leak of pipes (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes surface corrosion at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm minimum (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' various stone chips (8.3.1d)

n/s front outer wheel arch trim insecure at front

n/s wiper blade end split, still clears screen effectively

Pass 21 Jul 2015 182,142 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 157,638 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2013 134,903 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 112,766 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2011 82,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front wipers smearing

rack has slight play in off side front arm

Pass 16 Jul 2011 82,871 miles

both front wipers smearing

rack has slight play in off side front arm

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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YY08 DVT is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YY08 DVT, 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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YY08 DVT is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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