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DB04 WLY

2009 Ford Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

218,474 mi
Last recorded218,474 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Connect100,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB04 WLY
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 218,474 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 218,473 miles

Offside Rear Inner Towbar attachment insecure one of 2 bolts missing tow bar insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear tow bar fitted no electrical socket

Pass 16 Jun 2021 215,595 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 215,517 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel from injector (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 208,772 miles

Front brake pads getting thin advise inspection

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

Offside parking brake performance slightly low

brake pipes slight corrosion

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

nearside sill weld repair and corrosion

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2020 208,772 miles

Front brake pads getting thin advise inspection

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside parking brake performance slightly low

brake pipes slight corrosion

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

nearside sill weld repair and corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2018 192,035 miles

rear brake fluctuation 20-25%

rear brake imbalance 20-25%

stonechip zone a

Pass 7 Jun 2017 171,047 miles

stonechip zone a close to max

Fail 6 Jun 2017 171,047 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f bottom ball joint cover split (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure n/s/f (8.2.2)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower rear engine mounting bush (6.1.D.1a)

stonechip zone a close to max

Pass 9 Jun 2016 141,642 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 141,642 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f bottom ball joint cover split/leaking (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r outer sill corodded

Pass 28 May 2015 112,261 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 112,259 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 95,889 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 81,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 20 Jun 2013 81,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 20 Jun 2012 66,488 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 66,488 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Connect?

Based on 7,482 MOT tests across 431 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,366
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 296
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 274
Brake pipe excessively corroded 175
Stop lamp not working 166
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 154
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DB04 WLY is a 2009 Ford Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2009 Ford Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 100,848 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 296 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DB04 WLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Connect is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DB04 WLY is a 2009 Ford Connect, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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