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BG58 SZF

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

194,241 mi
Last recorded194,241 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 SZF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 194,241 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 194,241 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 192,425 miles

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))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 189,487 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 189,486 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 183,008 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 183,008 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 171,749 miles

Offside front tyre low tread.

Slight play in nearside front suspension.

Fail 20 Jul 2016 171,749 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre low tread.

Slight play in nearside front suspension.

Pass 14 Jul 2015 165,885 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 165,885 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 162,167 miles

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

exhaust carroded

Pass 14 Jun 2013 112,304 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 92,715 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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BG58 SZF is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BG58 SZF, 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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BG58 SZF is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 January 2009.

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