2008 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · YP08 HCY
2008 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 213,398 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,398 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP08 HCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 213,398 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP08 HCY 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 (YP08 HCY) between June 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 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: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))”.
YP08 HCY Mileage History
- 02/06/2023213,168 mi
- 12/11/2024213,310 mi+142 mi
- 14/11/2024213,315 mi+5 mi
- 25/11/2025213,391 mi+76 mi
- 26/11/2025213,398 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 93 miles per year across 5 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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