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CU09 GUJ

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,519 mi
Last recorded177,519 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 GUJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 177,519 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 169,966 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 164,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg near top shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion to chassis and suspension components but nothing considered excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 159,617 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 159,617 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 155,245 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 155,237 miles

Nearside Front Body obviously not squarely located on chassis inner sill (6.2.2 (b))

Offside Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired inner sill (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 152,335 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 144,463 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust rubber missing but exhaust still secure

Front exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 136,474 miles

Front exhaust rubber missing but exhaust still secure

Front exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 136,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front exhaust rubber missing but exhaust still secure

Front exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 128,431 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 128,431 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 9 May 2017 128,414 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 May 2017 128,402 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill area (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 119,399 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 108,012 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 94,528 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 77,065 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 58,793 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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CU09 GUJ 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 75%.

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 CU09 GUJ, 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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CU09 GUJ is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 April 2009.

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