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BV59 GRX

2009 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

106,689 mi
Last recorded106,689 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 GRX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 106,689 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 106,689 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 102,853 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 93,001 miles

excessive engine oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 93,001 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear bumper missing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear bumper missing (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper missing (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

excessive engine oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 79,730 miles

engine and gearbox damp with oil

Fail 3 Sep 2014 79,730 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

engine and gearbox damp with oil

Pass 6 Sep 2013 65,948 miles

lower stablizer bushes are starting to split and perish

offside front tyre wearing on the inner tread

Fail 6 Sep 2013 65,948 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

lower stablizer bushes are starting to split and perish

offside front tyre wearing on the inner tread

Pass 29 Aug 2012 50,744 miles

Offside front tyre has inner tread wear

Offside rear tyre has a cut on the outer wall but not to canvas

Spare tyre has a cut to canvas on the outer wall

Fail 29 Aug 2012 50,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre has inner tread wear

Offside rear tyre has a cut on the outer wall but not to canvas

Spare tyre has a cut to canvas on the outer wall

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 GRX is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BV59 GRX, 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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What year was BV59 GRX registered?

BV59 GRX is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is BV59 GRX safe to buy?

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