2008 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · GL57 YDC
2008 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 07 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 149,449 miles. MOT expired on 31 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,449 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL57 YDC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2025
- 149,449 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL57 YDC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Transit Connect (GL57 YDC) between December 2021 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
GL57 YDC Mileage History
- 03/12/2021131,116 mi
- 14/12/2022136,298 mi+5,182 mi
- 01/02/2024141,850 mi+5,552 mi
- 02/02/2024141,851 mi+1 mi
- 02/06/2025149,449 mi+7,598 mi
Average of roughly 5,244 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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