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VN58 OVG

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

140,907 mi
Last recorded140,907 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 OVG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 140,907 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

emissions not tested due to burst exhust

Fail 15 Nov 2019 140,587 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

emissions not tested due to burst exhust

Pass 29 Nov 2018 124,670 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 124,653 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking at rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer to tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 110,008 miles

advice keep eye on n/s/f tyre

advice on front drop links

advice on further look at o/s/r hand brake

Fail 10 Nov 2017 110,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advice keep eye on n/s/f tyre

advice on front drop links

advice on further look at o/s/r hand brake

Pass 10 Feb 2017 97,588 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 97,588 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 91,864 miles

power sreering rack is damp with fluid

Fail 21 Dec 2015 91,864 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

power sreering rack is damp with fluid

Pass 2 Feb 2015 84,901 miles

Parking brake requires attention

enine oil leak

o/s wiper arm requires attention

Pass 9 Dec 2013 73,874 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear heatshield loose

windscreen has scratches at offside

Pass 13 Dec 2012 68,647 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

botrh front tyres wearing at edges

Fail 11 Dec 2012 68,647 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

botrh front tyres wearing at edges

front brake pads wearing

Pass 13 Dec 2011 49,604 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 12 Dec 2011 49,603 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

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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VN58 OVG is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VN58 OVG, 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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VN58 OVG is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 January 2009.

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