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AD09 XEU

2009 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,230 mi
Last recorded134,230 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 XEU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 134,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) possible play in rack hard to tell because of rack gaiter

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

misting of diesel around filler neck poss small leak in pipe

Fail 15 Jun 2026 134,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam h4 bulb fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) possible play in rack hard to tell because of rack gaiter

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

misting of diesel around filler neck poss small leak in pipe

Pass 21 May 2025 124,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 119,097 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4x tyre cracking (nearside rear and offside front tyre cut ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front side mirror tapped

Pass 2 Mar 2023 119,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 118,988 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 118,984 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 118,571 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 118,221 miles

Central Rear high brake level light not working

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damage

Offside Front wiper blade split

Pass 15 Feb 2019 117,369 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 116,542 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 116,542 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 115,746 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 114,722 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 108,959 miles

rear brake discs are worn, rear brake pads are low, nearside front lower ball joint gator is split, front brake discs are worn, handbrake cable is starting to seize

Fail 24 Jul 2015 108,666 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake discs are worn, rear brake pads are low, nearside front lower ball joint gator is split, front brake discs are worn, handbrake cable is starting to seize

Pass 26 Jul 2014 92,080 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing, engine leaking oil, nearside front lower ball joint gaitor split, handbrake travel high and close to failure

Fail 24 Jul 2014 92,030 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

clutch pedal rubber missing, engine leaking oil, nearside front lower ball joint gaitor split, handbrake travel high and close to failure

Pass 6 Jul 2013 70,055 miles

brake pedal rubber is worn

Fail 2 Jul 2013 69,564 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber is worn

Pass 8 Jun 2012 46,531 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 46,531 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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AD09 XEU is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2009 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 94,095 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD09 XEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD09 XEU registered?

AD09 XEU is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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