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AVZ 2098

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,087 mi
Last recorded136,087 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVZ 2098
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 136,087 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 136,086 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both offside and nearside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox /driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 134,846 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 132,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 129,576 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 129,576 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 118,644 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 118,644 miles

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

Offside Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety OIL (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2018 112,713 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE FADING

Fail 4 Apr 2018 112,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE FADING

O/S/F TYRE SMOOTH INNER EDGE

Pass 31 Mar 2017 107,388 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 107,388 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 102,973 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 90,885 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 90,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE

Pass 31 Mar 2014 75,654 miles

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 31 Mar 2014 75,654 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 25 Mar 2013 60,526 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 45,980 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 45,980 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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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AVZ 2098 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 60%.

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 AVZ 2098, 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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AVZ 2098 is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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