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AV09 LFS

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,836 mi
Last recorded178,836 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 178,836 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 177,369 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 177,261 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 177,261 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 26 May 2019 165,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 162,156 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 162,146 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 156,145 miles

eml on

Fail 3 Mar 2017 155,848 miles

Fuel system component leaking at engine (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

eml on

Pass 8 Feb 2016 149,006 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 139,750 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 130,458 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 130,458 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 121,528 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 121,528 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 104,596 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 104,596 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LFS is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LFS, 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 LFS is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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