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YY09 MVF

2009 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,543 mi
Last recorded154,543 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 MVF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 154,543 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 135,412 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 135,411 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached wheel arch moulding (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 120,503 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 120,503 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 100,427 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 91,810 miles

centre stop light inop

Fail 17 Jun 2015 91,806 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

centre stop light inop

Pass 17 Jun 2014 70,569 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 70,556 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 58,836 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 58,836 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 45,984 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 45,971 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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YY09 MVF is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YY09 MVF, 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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YY09 MVF is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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