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BN59 OBL

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,958 mi
Last recorded163,958 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 OBL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 163,958 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 163,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 158,431 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [both] to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front ball joint rubber boot cracking

both sills becoming weak

Fail 24 Feb 2025 158,431 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [both] to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front ball joint rubber boot cracking

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both sills becoming weak

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 151,703 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 145,425 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 140,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 134,080 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 127,882 miles

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

Rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 5 Mar 2020 127,789 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both main pipes to hoses under tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 16 Mar 2019 117,718 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 117,718 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 116,495 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 112,900 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 104,668 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Near side front to rear, near, near side rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Mid to rear exhaust corroded. Not blowing.

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 104,668 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short Glow plug wiring harness melted and detatched (1.9.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Bald on inside (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Near side front to rear, near, near side rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Mid to rear exhaust corroded. Not blowing.

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

Spare tyre defective Flat and nail near sidewall ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 88,334 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 88,334 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 76,018 miles

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 19 Sep 2013 58,696 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 40,987 miles

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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BN59 OBL 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 BN59 OBL, 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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BN59 OBL is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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