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B8 YKS

2009 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

75,528 mi
Last recorded75,528 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 YKS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 75,528 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 74,277 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 72,839 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 66,400 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 66,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 61,689 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM AND BALD INNER EDGES. SPLITS ON INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM AND BALD INNER EDGES. SPLITS ON INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 57,565 miles

Front Front subframe corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 52,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 47,764 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 43,257 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 38,745 miles

N/S/F wiper split but clearing screen

Pass 25 Oct 2016 33,243 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 26,529 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 19,216 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 13,833 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 11,227 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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B8 YKS is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 B8 YKS, 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 B8 YKS registered?

B8 YKS is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is B8 YKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 YKS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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