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AJ09 EXO

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

170,148 mi
Last recorded170,148 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 EXO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 170,148 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 170,148 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 160,951 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

no rear anti roll bar system

Fail 27 Feb 2025 160,893 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

no rear anti roll bar system

Pass 1 Mar 2024 140,588 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 140,586 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 127,631 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is low on the inner edge

Nearside Outer sill has holed

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 127,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre is low on the inner edge

Nearside Outer sill has holed

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 121,814 miles

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

Nearside outer sill rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2021 119,252 miles

Nearside Outer sill slightly corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 12 Aug 2019 116,489 miles

Central exhaust is rusty

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

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

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))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 114,066 miles

Nearside Front tyre is low on the inner edge

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

centre exhaust is rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2017 111,056 miles

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

fuel breather deteriorating

Fail 16 Aug 2017 111,051 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

fuel breather deteriorating

Pass 9 Aug 2016 108,493 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 106,403 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 95,856 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 82,469 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 71,590 miles

offside front tyre is low on inner edge

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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AJ09 EXO is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ09 EXO, 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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AJ09 EXO is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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