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VN59 ETF

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,875 mi
Last recorded165,875 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 ETF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 165,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear bumper corner is damaged

Offside Front bumper corner is damaged

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area is corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area is corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

ignition switch is faulty but OK at the present time - will need attention

Pass 17 Dec 2024 160,249 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 156,128 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 156,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount, inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 153,493 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 151,329 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 151,294 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s sill corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 149,904 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 149,859 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 / 65 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak coolant bottle empty ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Sep 2019 144,057 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 144,057 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 130,671 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 122,363 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 107,572 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 87,724 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 71,155 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 54,891 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 54,891 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 45,906 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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VN59 ETF is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VN59 ETF, 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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VN59 ETF is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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