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YH09 KZM

2009 Ford Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,558 mi
Last recorded142,558 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Connect100,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 KZM
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2024 142,558 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay EGR/turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 137,243 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

alternator mounting bracket bolt loose

Fail 24 Feb 2023 137,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

alternator mounting bracket bolt loose

Pass 25 Feb 2022 132,959 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple from engine/turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 132,955 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin No 3 injector leaking heavily (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering inoperative pipe out of pump (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR pipes/turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple from engine/turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 118,534 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 113,972 miles

Coolant low.

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 113,971 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sheared after silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant low.

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 108,769 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2017 103,148 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack rod ()

Rear n/s & o/s tyre tread & side wall cracking

Fail 1 Jun 2017 103,147 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack rod ()

Rear high level lamp does not illuminate

Rear n/s & o/s tyre tread & side wall cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2016 95,399 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 95,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inside edge

Pass 30 May 2015 84,282 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 74,943 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 72,080 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 58,890 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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YH09 KZM is a 2009 Ford Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YH09 KZM, 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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YH09 KZM is a 2009 Ford Connect, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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