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BV59 GXR

2009 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 GXR
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 192,050 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 188,157 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 186,202 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 177,510 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 154,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 135,800 miles

Fuel hose corroded Misting fuel (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger seat doesn't move back and forward

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Seat belt buckle plastic housing missing but buckle operational (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 135,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 1957015c fitted should be 1956515 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle Commercial rated tyre fitted (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre worn on inner (5.2.3 (i))

Fuel hose corroded Misting fuel (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger seat doesn't move back and forward

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Seat belt buckle plastic housing missing but buckle operational (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 123,887 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 110,914 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 100,193 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 91,064 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 80,701 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 80,527 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nearside rear tyre distorted

nearside rear tyre perishing

srd stop lamp not working

Pass 8 Sep 2012 47,291 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 GXR is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BV59 GXR, 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 GXR is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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