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YT08 DLV

2008 Ford Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

199,694 mi
Last recorded199,694 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Connect95,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 DLV
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 199,694 miles

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

both front tyre inner tread slightly scrubbed both sides

engine management light illuminated

Fail 17 Feb 2017 199,693 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front tyre inner tread slightly scrubbed both sides

engine management light illuminated

Pass 29 Feb 2016 194,670 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 194,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 185,293 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 185,292 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 160,687 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 25 Feb 2014 160,687 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 22 Feb 2013 122,888 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on dash

Fail 22 Feb 2013 122,888 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on dash

Pass 1 Mar 2012 90,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres badly worn on inside edge

Fail 28 Feb 2012 90,360 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres badly worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Feb 2011 66,089 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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YT08 DLV is a 2008 Ford Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YT08 DLV, 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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YT08 DLV is a 2008 Ford Connect, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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