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BF59 THZ

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,119 mi
Last recorded176,119 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 176,119 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 170,820 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 164,601 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 158,875 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 152,600 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 146,762 miles

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 141,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 129,602 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 120,685 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 111,583 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 101,062 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2015 91,674 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2014 84,618 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 84,618 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 77,797 miles

ENGINE LEAKING COOLANT

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

Fail 1 Aug 2013 77,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

ENGINE LEAKING COOLANT

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 60,219 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 60,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 THZ is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BF59 THZ, 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 THZ is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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