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BV59 GVO

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

197,412 mi
Last recorded197,412 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 197,412 miles

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

Inner and outer sills corroding

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2024 175,365 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 161,705 miles

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

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

Offside inner sill covered in under sill

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 157,760 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front inner and outer sills corroded to excess but not in any perscribed area

both head lights patterns fading

oil leak

play in rack ends

slight power steering leak

stone chips in screen but not in drivers view

Fail 4 Feb 2022 157,760 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front inner and outer sills corroded to excess but not in any perscribed area

both head lights patterns fading

oil leak

play in rack ends

slight power steering leak

stone chips in screen but not in drivers view

Fail 31 Jan 2022 157,582 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SIGNS OF GREASE BUT NO SPLITS VISIBLE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEARING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front OSF UNDERSILL DAMAGED AND CORRODED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 142,944 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 138,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 138,653 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 123,939 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 26 Jan 2018 105,095 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 25 Jan 2018 105,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 82,300 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 78,137 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn low

Fail 1 Aug 2016 78,137 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 14 Jul 2015 48,025 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2014 42,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 42,617 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 35,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 27,668 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 GVO is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GVO, 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 GVO is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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