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AX09 DWP

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

87,648 mi
Last recorded87,648 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX09 DWP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 87,648 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 82,920 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 78,705 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 78,703 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 75,510 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 75,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2021 73,747 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2021 73,745 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2020 71,610 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 71,512 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 68,408 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 64,997 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 64,997 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 61,075 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 110,557 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 56,333 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 51,074 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 51,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 42,291 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 42,291 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 31,876 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 31,846 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

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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AX09 DWP 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 AX09 DWP, 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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What year was AX09 DWP registered?

AX09 DWP is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 August 2009.

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