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BD09 LFE

2009 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,776 mi
Last recorded138,776 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 LFE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 138,776 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 138,776 miles

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

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting complete sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 134,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 134,447 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 118,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 93,596 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 93,954 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven slow reaction (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 80,821 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 68,081 miles

windscreen has 2 small chips

Fail 8 Oct 2015 68,040 miles

Fuel pipe leaking top of tank (7.2.3)

windscreen has 2 small chips

Pass 3 Oct 2014 60,189 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 60,134 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 53,378 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 53,378 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 46,839 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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BD09 LFE is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BD09 LFE, 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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BD09 LFE is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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