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BV59 GNU

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,492 mi
Last recorded171,492 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 GNU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 171,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 163,255 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 163,243 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 151,196 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 151,196 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 138,687 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under side showing corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2023 138,360 miles

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

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2022 129,208 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 117,102 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 117,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 109,945 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central brake light notworking

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

Nearside Front wiper arm pin worn soon

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

stone chip front screen

Fail 10 Jun 2020 109,944 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central brake light notworking

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

Nearside Front wiper arm pin worn soon

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

stone chip front screen

Pass 20 Jun 2019 93,477 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake discs (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front outer sill getting thin and damaged soon

Offside Front tyre getting near tread bars and wearing on edges

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

clutch pedal worn smooth

Fail 14 Jun 2019 93,477 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure outer sill corroded and holed near seat mount area (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded two metal brake pipes yellow chalk marked under tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake discs (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front outer sill getting thin and damaged soon

Offside Front tyre getting near tread bars and wearing on edges

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

clutch pedal worn smooth

Pass 14 Jun 2018 80,450 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 70,057 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 53,929 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 48,468 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 42,713 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking exhaust gases

Pass 16 Jul 2013 34,217 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 25,955 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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BV59 GNU 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 BV59 GNU, 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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BV59 GNU is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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