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BJ59 KBU

2009 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

176,283 mi
Last recorded176,283 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 KBU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 176,283 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 171,636 miles

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

has been welded in various places

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Fail 5 Dec 2023 171,375 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 2 Jan 2023 164,478 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Fail 29 Dec 2022 164,461 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 22 Dec 2021 157,977 miles

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

crack in windscreen not in view of the road

Pass 15 Dec 2020 151,656 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 146,791 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 146,791 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 140,110 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 133,340 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 133,339 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 120,676 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 120,676 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 106,558 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On min limit and worn very low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

damp around fuel tank. No obvious leak found.

Fail 23 Nov 2015 106,558 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On min limit and worn very low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damp around fuel tank. No obvious leak found.

Pass 19 Nov 2014 89,506 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 89,506 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 70,232 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 47,401 miles

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

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 KBU is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KBU, 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 KBU is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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