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BJ59 JZK

2009 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,392 mi
Last recorded155,392 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 JZK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 155,392 miles

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

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

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

Previous repairs carried out

underbody corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2024 155,372 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2022 148,502 miles

n/s front lower ball joint tin cover lose

Fail 6 Jul 2022 131,727 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outter sill /rear section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s front lower ball joint tin cover lose

Pass 15 Jul 2021 134,312 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Adjacent fuel filler neck (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 120,742 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 128,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S WIPER INSECURE

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 106,964 miles

play in front anti roll bar bushses

Pass 27 Nov 2018 106,131 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 106,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured front bracket (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 92,041 miles

nearside front tyre scrubbed on edges

Fail 17 Nov 2017 92,040 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

nearside front tyre scrubbed on edges

Pass 16 Nov 2016 76,172 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Nov 2016 76,172 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 52,596 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge no cord's shown at time of test

o/s/r & n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge no cord's shown at time of test

rear brake disc's scored

Fail 22 Oct 2015 52,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge no cord's shown at time of test

o/s/r & n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge no cord's shown at time of test

rear brake disc's scored

Pass 28 Oct 2014 31,436 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 15,937 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 14,735 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 14,735 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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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BJ59 JZK is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ59 JZK, 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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BJ59 JZK is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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