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BV09 VUS

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

129,895 mi
Last recorded129,895 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 VUS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 129,895 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip at zone "A",16mm, and crack at zone "B" 32mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

OBD port inoperative

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 129,895 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% to 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip at zone "A",16mm, and crack at zone "B" 32mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

OBD port inoperative

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 118,262 miles

chips and damage to front windscreen

nearside and offside front mirrors are damaged

offside front bumper is damaged

offside rear sill corroded and thin

Fail 27 Aug 2021 118,257 miles

Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

chips and damage to front windscreen

engine oil level low

front discs and pads are in poor condition

nearside and offside front mirrors are damaged

offside front bumper is damaged

offside rear sill corroded and thin

puncture in the nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2020 106,595 miles

chip in the front windscreen

front brake pads are getting low

nearside rear tyre on the wear bars and badly worn on the outer shoulder

offside front driveshaft inner support bearing very noisey

offside rear tyre on the wear bars and worn on the inner shoulder

slight dampness on the steering rack

slight imbalance in the rear brakes

slight wear in the nearside front inner tie-rod

steering rack slightly notchy

weep on the nearside inner drive shaft gator

Fail 21 Aug 2020 106,502 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

chip in the front windscreen

emgine oil level is low

front brake pads are getting low

nearside rear tyre on the wear bars and badly worn on the outer shoulder

offside front driveshaft inner support bearing very noisey

offside rear tyre on the wear bars and worn on the inner shoulder

slight dampness on the steering rack

slight imbalance in the rear brakes

slight wear in the nearside front inner tie-rod

steering rack slightly notchy

weep on the nearside inner drive shaft gator

Pass 12 Aug 2019 95,845 miles

chip in the front windscreen

front brake pads are getting low

slight wear in the nearside end of the steering rack

Fail 9 Aug 2019 95,839 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

chip in the front windscreen

front brake pads are getting low

slight wear in the nearside end of the steering rack

spare wheel flat

Pass 9 Aug 2018 83,424 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

chip in the front windscreen

fuel filler neck hose badly perished

offside front door mirror is damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2018 83,418 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

chip in the front windscreen

fuel filler neck hose badly perished

offside front door mirror is damaged

spare tyre flat

Pass 26 Jul 2017 69,624 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 69,623 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 55,221 miles

chip in the front windscreen

front number plate in poor condition

nearside rear tyre worn on the inside and becoming perished

offside rear tyre outer side wall damaged

slight exhaust leak on silencer

Fail 10 Aug 2016 55,221 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

chip in the front windscreen

front number plate in poor condition

nearside rear tyre worn on the inside and becoming perished

offside rear tyre outer side wall damaged

slight exhaust leak on silencer

Pass 5 Aug 2015 47,999 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 47,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 43,047 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 36,948 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 28,861 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 VUS is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BV09 VUS, 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 VUS is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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