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BV59 GYF

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,404 mi
Last recorded194,404 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 194,404 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

both headlight lenses foggy

Fail 19 Mar 2024 194,338 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill by seat belt mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both n/s and o/s chassis rails by shock absorber mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

both headlight lenses foggy

Pass 20 Mar 2023 193,773 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 178,619 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 161,123 miles

Front tyres wearing very badly inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2020 161,121 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front tyres wearing very badly inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2019 148,578 miles

correctly spaced reg plates fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Sep 2019 148,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

correctly spaced reg plates fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Oct 2018 135,270 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 135,237 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Upper Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filler to tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 118,449 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 118,449 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 103,074 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt poor condition (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt badly twisted & collapesed (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 82,213 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 56,456 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 56,456 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 44,733 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 42,086 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 GYF is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GYF, 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 GYF is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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