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AV59 HXW

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

135,770 mi
Last recorded135,770 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 HXW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 135,770 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted 2 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 135,747 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

EXHAUST REAR SECTION FOILING UNDER BODY

HAND BRAKE EFFORT LOW

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 128,996 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 May 2022 128,995 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2021 118,267 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 118,260 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PART OF FRONT PIPE MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired SILL NOT ENOUGH WELDING (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired SILL NOT ENOUGH WELDING (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing STALK (7.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose WHEEL INSECURE (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose WHEEL INSECURE (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED

BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS NOT TESTED DUE TO INSECURE WHEELS

Fail 2 Mar 2021 118,251 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 106,229 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 99,135 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear seat backrest has a lot of movement, but is secure.

Fail 18 Mar 2019 99,135 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Not releasing under tension. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Not releasing under tension. (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear seat backrest has a lot of movement, but is secure.

Pass 15 Mar 2018 91,015 miles

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load rear seat belts (5.2.4a)

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

rear seat back loose

Fail 27 Feb 2018 91,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at three positions (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Front both tyres worn on inside edge

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load rear seat belts (5.2.4a)

nearside wiper perished

rear seat back loose

Pass 8 Mar 2017 87,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front discs pitted and corroded

fuel filler pipe perished but not leaking

gearbox mounting perished

n/s/r corner bumper missing

o/s tail lamp broken but no white light

o/s tail lamp tapped on

rear seats back rest loose

slight leak from intercooler area

slight noise from both front wheels

slight oil leak about engine area

various body damage

Fail 6 Mar 2017 87,137 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre stop light inop

exhaust shields loose

exhaust system corroded

front discs pitted and corroded

fuel filler pipe perished but not leaking

gearbox mounting perished

n/s/r corner bumper missing

o/s tail lamp broken but no white light

o/s tail lamp tapped on

rear exhaust rubber mounting split

rear seats back rest loose

signs of leak about injector spill pipes

slight leak from intercooler area

slight noise from both front wheels

slight oil leak about engine area

various body damage

Pass 23 Dec 2015 81,343 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mount missing

fuel breathe pipe split - no evidence of leaking at this time

high level brake light not working

rear exhaust mount cracked

rear seats back rest loose

vibration from offside front wheel area

Fail 21 Dec 2015 81,342 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate light dull (1.1.C.1e)

centre exhaust mount missing

exhaust shield loose

fuel breathe pipe split - no evidence of leaking at this time

high level brake light not working

leak from engine area

rear exhaust mount cracked

rear seats back rest loose

vibration from offside front wheel area

Pass 7 Jan 2015 77,033 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 63,075 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 63,075 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 47,376 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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AV59 HXW is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AV59 HXW, 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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AV59 HXW is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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