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YY08 ENL

2008 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,668 mi
Last recorded161,668 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Transit Connect101,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 ENL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 161,668 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

sills corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 21 Dec 2022 155,588 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side front off side front (5.2.3 (e))

Various surface corrosion on both outer sill

near side rear off side rear outer sill surface corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2020 149,890 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 128,150 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

oil leak

screen cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2018 123,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

screen cracked on nearside

Fail 18 Apr 2018 123,917 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

screen cracked on nearside

Pass 2 May 2017 113,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 2 May 2017 113,408 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 102,447 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 102,447 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 89,629 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Apr 2015 89,629 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 May 2014 70,116 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 70,116 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 48,006 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded on inner

Pass 17 Feb 2012 43,034 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,549 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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YY08 ENL is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ENL, 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 ENL is a 2008 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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