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AV09 LFN

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

173,257 mi
Last recorded173,257 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 173,257 miles

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear inner sill panels starting to corrode

Fail 13 Apr 2024 173,247 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear inner sill panels starting to corrode

Pass 12 Apr 2023 163,281 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 163,243 miles

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2022 153,904 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 153,841 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached link arm lower ball joint detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 144,847 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 144,578 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at connection with flexible brake hose . (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexible brake hose . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road drivers direct view. (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 141,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 136,830 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 136,830 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 132,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 127,170 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 127,155 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 122,342 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 110,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

rear exhaust box delaminating

Fail 14 Mar 2015 110,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

rear exhaust box delaminating

Fail 12 Mar 2015 110,748 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2013 93,338 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 79,375 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 79,375 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2012 136,350 miles

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 LFN is a 2009 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 59.1%.

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 AV09 LFN, 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 LFN is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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