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AD59 SZU

2010 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,411 mi
Last recorded131,411 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Transit Connect98,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 SZU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 131,411 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer sill starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

dampness around fuel tank

Pass 23 Jan 2024 129,699 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank damp

Pass 23 Nov 2022 127,269 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 23 Oct 2021 125,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 125,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 124,430 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

offside outer sill weakened by corrosion

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 2 Oct 2020 124,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

offside outer sill weakened by corrosion

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Sep 2019 123,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres slightly worn/wearing inner edges and perished

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside and nearside inner and outer sill corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2019 123,171 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside and nearside inner and outer sill corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres slightly worn/wearing inner edges and perished

Pass 14 Sep 2018 121,473 miles

1/ both outer sills and sill backings becoming corroded

2/ oil low on dip stick

Fail 7 Sep 2018 121,435 miles

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

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

1/ both outer sills and sill backings becoming corroded

2/ oil low on dip stick

Pass 5 Sep 2017 119,153 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 118,194 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 112,955 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 112,955 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

n/s front tyre valve stem perished

o/s rear tyre valve stem perished

Pass 12 Jan 2015 97,383 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 97,383 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 92,132 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 92,132 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 86,407 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 86,407 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 64,254 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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AD59 SZU is a 2010 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2010 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 98,497 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 AD59 SZU, 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 16 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD59 SZU is a 2010 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 January 2010.

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