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BG09 DBU

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,831 mi
Last recorded114,831 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 114,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 113,655 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 113,647 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 110,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 106,819 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Feb 2022 103,686 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 99,770 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 99,767 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and centre sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 96,464 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 93,046 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 89,781 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 89,781 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 86,127 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 86,127 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 82,712 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 82,712 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 78,257 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 73,624 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 67,597 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 59,742 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 59,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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 DBU 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 71.4%.

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

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The MOT history for BG09 DBU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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