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AV09 YFE

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,477 mi
Last recorded78,477 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 78,477 miles

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter is slightly deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated

Offside Front drop link upper dust cover is slightly deteriorated

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

auxiliary drive belt is stress cracked

both front wipers are starting to smear

handbrake travel is starting to get long

spare tyre is flat

Pass 20 Sep 2024 78,113 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated in bottom of hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

auxiliary drive belt is stress cracked

both front driveshaft inner gaiters are slightly deteriorated

both front wipers are juddering/noisy but clear screen

film of oil on engine sump pan

reverse lights not working - vehicle is pre 01/09/09

spare tyre is flat

Fail 17 Sep 2024 78,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt in bottom of hub - split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed visible in stress cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed visible in damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated in bottom of hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

auxiliary drive belt is stress cracked

both front driveshaft inner gaiters are slightly deteriorated

both front wipers are juddering/noisy but clear screen

film of oil on engine sump pan

reverse lights not working - vehicle is pre 01/09/09

spare tyre is flat

Pass 29 Aug 2023 77,403 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly stress cracked in tread

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

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

auxiliary drive belt is stress cracked

both front lower ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated

reverse lights not working

Pass 15 Sep 2022 76,016 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is stress cracked in tread

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

auxiliary drive belt is slightly stress cracked

both front lower ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated

bottom of radiator is damaged but doesnt appear to be leaking

reverse lights not working

Pass 21 Sep 2021 74,422 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

auxiliary drive belt slightly stress cracked

both front lower ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

bottom of radiator damaged - no coolant leak

Fail 8 Sep 2021 74,374 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very inner edge, worn on very outer - rest of tread 2-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very inner edge, worn on very outer - rest of tread 2-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

auxiliary drive belt slightly stress cracked

both front lower ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

bottom of radiator damaged - no coolant leak

Pass 15 Sep 2020 72,676 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

auxiliary drive belt slightly stress cracked

gearbox rear lower mounting deteriorated/splitting

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 16 Sep 2019 71,107 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

film of oil on rear of engine

high level brakelight not working

stonechips to windscreen

wiring for glow plugs melted, where it joins, next to dipstick

Fail 16 Sep 2019 71,107 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

film of oil on rear of engine

high level brakelight not working

stonechips to windscreen

wiring for glow plugs melted, where it joins, next to dipstick

Pass 17 Sep 2018 68,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 66,735 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 66,735 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 64,535 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 59,829 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 50,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 32,761 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 32,761 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 21,291 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 YFE 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 AV09 YFE, 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 YFE is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 August 2009.

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