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BN59 WCV

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

158,070 mi
Last recorded158,070 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 158,070 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 158,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened corroded and bushes worn (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nsufficient reserve travel

under body surface corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 154,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2021 153,924 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel pipe corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

bonnet wont open

Pass 6 Nov 2020 149,949 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 149,945 miles

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

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 144,768 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))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 144,750 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear axle, n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle and rear , n/s sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear, center joint (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Nov 2018 137,262 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 137,256 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 129,176 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit OS+NS (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 129,176 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (Marked in Yellow) (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED * (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit OS+NS (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 117,036 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 4 x chips over screen (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 117,035 miles

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front wipers noisey

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 4 x chips over screen (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 105,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 Aug 2014 85,868 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 75,667 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 61,361 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 WCV is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BN59 WCV, 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 WCV is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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