2008 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · YF57 XVE
2008 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 07 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 222,804 miles. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 222,804 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF57 XVE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2024
- 222,804 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF57 XVE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Transit Connect (YF57 XVE) between November 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle issue with nearside foot brake and handbrake , offside is fine (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working earthing fault with side light and brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge worn down to canvas (5.2.3 (e))”.
YF57 XVE Mileage History
- 23/11/2022222,788 mi
- 20/08/2024222,804 mi+16 mi
- 20/08/2024222,804 mi
Average of roughly 9 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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