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BT09 CTY

2009 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

206,772 mi
Last recorded206,772 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 CTY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 206,772 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 206,771 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 197,020 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 197,020 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 191,035 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2021 191,035 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 189,950 miles

Clutch Poor / Slipping.

Intercooler Pipes Poor.

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

Slight Coolant Leak - Poss Thermostat Housing.

Slight Oil Leak On Engine.

Fail 23 Jan 2020 189,950 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65 R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Clutch Poor / Slipping.

Intercooler Pipes Poor.

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

Slight Coolant Leak - Poss Thermostat Housing.

Slight Oil Leak On Engine.

Pass 27 Jun 2018 181,468 miles

exhaust silencer poor

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2017 176,369 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & bald on outer edge ()

Fail 16 Jun 2017 176,369 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & bald on outer edge ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 158,962 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 158,961 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 150,187 miles

exhaust poor con

offside front tyre bald on inner edge & close to legal limit

Pass 27 Jun 2014 142,277 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 142,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 122,563 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 93,864 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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BT09 CTY is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in Blue 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 BT09 CTY, 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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BT09 CTY is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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