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YD08 LKE

2008 Ford Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,655 mi
Last recorded170,655 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Connect95,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 LKE
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 170,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 170,650 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outersill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outersill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2025 170,272 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 155,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 155,567 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 140,644 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 140,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 May 2022 120,757 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 120,756 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 92,862 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 92,862 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 78,870 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 73,266 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 64,128 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 57,899 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 52,863 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 48,353 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 43,099 miles

engine management light on

Pass 21 Feb 2013 36,290 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 28,845 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 21,659 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Connect?

Based on 7,482 MOT tests across 431 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,366
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 296
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 274
Brake pipe excessively corroded 175
Stop lamp not working 166
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 154
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YD08 LKE is a 2008 Ford Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Ford Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 95,992 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 296 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD08 LKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Connect is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YD08 LKE is a 2008 Ford Connect, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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