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AV09 EEH

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

228,807 mi
Last recorded228,807 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 EEH
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 228,807 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside offside ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 228,638 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside offside ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 216,008 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heatshield loose

Fail 3 Jan 2025 215,661 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength All inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Full inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Full outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Heat shield loose

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 203,262 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 203,261 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to serious fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system above the flex pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 197,501 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 197,486 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 187,274 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 187,274 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear main (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 177,898 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 173,707 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inside edge

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Reverse lights inoperative

Fail 20 Jan 2020 173,707 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Both front tyres are wearing on the inside edge

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Reverse lights inoperative

Pass 29 Mar 2019 171,847 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 171,847 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 167,377 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 167,377 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 163,135 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 154,574 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 154,574 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 139,913 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 139,913 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 113,030 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 113,030 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 85,644 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 85,643 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 60,175 miles

front wiper blades slightly juddering on screen

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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AV09 EEH is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AV09 EEH, 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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AV09 EEH is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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