2008 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · YL08 CWM
2008 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 24 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 105,496 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Mar 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,496 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YL08 CWM Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2024
- 105,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YL08 CWM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Transit Connect (YL08 CWM) between July 2011 and October 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
YL08 CWM Mileage History
- 04/07/201120,437 mi
- 04/07/201224,764 mi+4,327 mi
- 03/07/201328,275 mi+3,511 mi
- 25/06/201432,994 mi+4,719 mi
- 02/07/201538,415 mi+5,421 mi
- 28/06/201642,577 mi+4,162 mi
- 28/06/201745,433 mi+2,856 mi
- 21/06/201848,252 mi+2,819 mi
- 25/06/201848,252 mi
- 23/07/201950,790 mi+2,538 mi
- 23/07/201950,790 mi
- 28/08/202060,761 mi+9,971 mi
- 28/08/202060,761 mi
- 30/07/202172,427 mi+11,666 mi
- 30/07/202172,427 mi
- 18/08/202277,243 mi+4,816 mi
- 25/08/202277,424 mi+181 mi
- 04/08/202382,064 mi+4,640 mi
- 04/08/202382,066 mi+2 mi
- 29/07/2024102,985 mi+20,919 mi
- 01/10/2024105,496 mi+2,511 mi
Average of roughly 6,422 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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