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BG09 CYX

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

238,224 mi
Last recorded238,224 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 CYX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 238,224 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear door hinges worn

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 238,147 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both front lamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre worn on inner and outer edges and on 3,0 mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear door hinges worn

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 223,095 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

servo pipe damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2024 223,089 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength close to shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength close to shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake servo pipe damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2023 211,336 miles

both sides rear chassis corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2023 211,326 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded+holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded+holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2021 202,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 202,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 191,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 191,255 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 163,073 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 163,069 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Link detached (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper end cap missing (6.1.C.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 127,280 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 118,871 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 118,868 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2014 102,121 miles
Fail 25 May 2014 102,121 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 91,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 91,499 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 82,388 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 82,388 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BG09 CYX is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 BG09 CYX, 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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BG09 CYX is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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