2008 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · YA57 LZE
2008 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 28 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 68,335 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,335 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA57 LZE Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 68,335 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA57 LZE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Transit Connect (YA57 LZE) between January 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.
YA57 LZE Mileage History
- 27/01/20118,661 mi
- 27/01/20118,661 mi
- 10/01/201211,686 mi+3,025 mi
- 11/01/201211,686 mi
- 02/01/201314,415 mi+2,729 mi
- 03/01/201314,415 mi
- 01/02/201418,675 mi+4,260 mi
- 01/02/201418,675 mi
- 11/11/201422,422 mi+3,747 mi
- 28/10/201528,081 mi+5,659 mi
- 03/10/201632,584 mi+4,503 mi
- 21/09/201737,017 mi+4,433 mi
- 13/09/201842,587 mi+5,570 mi
- 13/09/201842,587 mi
- 13/09/201947,487 mi+4,900 mi
- 13/09/201947,487 mi
- 01/09/202051,063 mi+3,576 mi
- 09/08/202153,000 mi+1,937 mi
- 25/07/202257,932 mi+4,932 mi
- 15/07/202462,066 mi+4,134 mi
- 15/07/202462,066 mi
- 16/07/202566,335 mi+4,269 mi
- 31/07/202668,335 mi+2,000 mi
Average of roughly 3,848 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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