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VN09 WMX

2009 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,858 mi
Last recorded99,858 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 WMX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 99,858 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 97,928 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working X2 NSF/OSF (1.1.A.3b)

Front Fuel system component leaking INJECTOR 3 (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Front Ball joint has slight play X2 INNER STEERING JOINTS (2.2.B.1f)

MIL LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear LIGHT CLUSTER CASING MISSING

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2015 81,239 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 May 2015 81,237 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 105,854 miles

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

Fail 12 Aug 2014 105,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

front brake pads worn low

turbo hose under bonnet split & blowing oil over engine compartment

Pass 12 Aug 2013 67,385 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 67,385 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

discs worn

Pass 1 Aug 2012 42,007 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear endcap missing on bumper

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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VN09 WMX is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VN09 WMX, 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 VN09 WMX registered?

VN09 WMX is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 August 2009.

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