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BF59 LFA

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

128,538 mi
Last recorded128,538 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 LFA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 128,538 miles

Central Rear Lower Spare tyre defective Flat

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 128,538 miles

Central Rear Lower Spare tyre defective Flat

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 124,528 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 124,528 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 120,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear park brake efficiency only just made limits

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 116,360 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail inner and outer (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail inner and outer (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2022 116,362 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 116,360 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 115,167 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 113,716 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 110,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.50 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 110,646 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.50 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 101,339 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 101,339 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 93,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Hose close to driveshaft on full turns of steering (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 93,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Hose close to driveshaft on full turns of steering (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 83,578 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 83,272 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 72,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 72,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 53,989 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,726 miles

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

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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BF59 LFA is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BF59 LFA, 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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BF59 LFA is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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