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MJ59 DWU

2009 Ford Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,558 mi
Last recorded151,558 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Connect100,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 DWU
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 151,558 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 151,077 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 151,053 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 148,220 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 148,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 142,726 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 142,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 135,680 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 128,875 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 125,177 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 122,203 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 119,044 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing both (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 106,541 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 106,541 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 93,385 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

crack in screen outside swept area

Pass 7 Oct 2013 93,385 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

crack in screen outside swept area

Fail 16 Oct 2012 67,710 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 67,710 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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MJ59 DWU is a 2009 Ford Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ59 DWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ59 DWU registered?

MJ59 DWU is a 2009 Ford Connect, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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