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BN09 BYD

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

194,862 mi
Last recorded194,862 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 BYD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 194,862 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

chassis sills are rusty both sides

Fail 21 Mar 2026 194,862 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

chassis sills are rusty both sides

Pass 11 Mar 2025 193,456 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front To Rear Inner/Outer Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front To Rear Inner/Outer Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyres Slightly Wearing/Worn On Edges

Fail 10 Mar 2025 193,449 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front To Rear Inner/Outer Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front To Rear Inner/Outer Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyres Slightly Wearing/Worn On Edges

Pass 13 Mar 2024 192,385 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer/Inner Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer/Inner Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 190,462 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 190,455 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 189,570 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material majority of brake pipes under vehicle greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 187,961 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material majority of pipes greased etc (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight corrosion to sills and underside / previous repairs completed

Pass 20 Feb 2021 187,839 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 187,837 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 173,720 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 173,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 161,367 miles

Centre stop lamp not working/connected

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged + offside rear. Perished. (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 May 2018 161,367 miles

Centre stop lamp not working/connected

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged + offside rear. Perished. (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 May 2017 152,284 miles

Battery partially insecure but not likely to fall from its position.

Oil leak Rear of engine. ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush N/S & O/S (2.4.B.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S & O/S (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 May 2017 152,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also perished heavily on inner edge, is devoid of tread on inner edge & has damage to outer sidewall. (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre is also devoid of tread on inner edge. (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Battery partially insecure but not likely to fall from its position.

Coolant leak Radiator top hose. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also perished on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Front & Rear wheel inner rims. (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also has a cut in the tread but not exposing cords & is perished on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Rear of engine. ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush N/S & O/S (2.4.B.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S & O/S (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 136,580 miles

Battery clamp not fully tight but battery still secure

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre fuel tank heat shields slightly loose

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and has slight damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 129,775 miles

Engine management light on dash

O/s blindspot mirror damaged

Fail 7 May 2015 129,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

((this vehicle is fitted with ABS )) ((Service due in 1000 miles))

Engine management light on dash

Engine oil very low on dipstick

O/s blindspot mirror damaged

Pass 1 May 2014 94,886 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 94,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear brake more efficient than nearside rear

Pass 7 May 2013 65,703 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 65,703 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2012 57,384 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 57,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (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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BN09 BYD is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 BN09 BYD, 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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BN09 BYD is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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