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BV09 GDU

2009 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,278 mi
Last recorded101,278 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 GDU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 101,278 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 93,687 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 90,985 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 84,476 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 25 May 2022 84,243 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

general underbody, chassis, suspension and exhaust corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2021 82,028 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 80,349 miles

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2020 80,349 miles

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 78,776 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 72,799 miles

Offside Rear off side rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 25 Sep 2018 72,796 miles

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

Offside Rear off side rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 5 Oct 2017 60,654 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 48,211 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 36,197 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 29,700 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing/cracking slightly in tread

Fail 10 Oct 2014 29,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre perishing/cracking slightly in tread

Pass 9 Oct 2013 19,595 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 13,518 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 13,518 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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BV09 GDU is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BV09 GDU, 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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BV09 GDU is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 April 2009.

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