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VO09 ACZ

2009 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

293,545 mi
Last recorded293,545 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 ACZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2026 293,545 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside and offside front section sills corroded and holed not in prescribed area

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2025 293,005 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 291,445 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2023 288,303 miles

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

Nearside Inner and offside inner sills corroded

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lower mirror glass and outer case deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated c v boot deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slightly (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 288,159 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill marked with yellow paint (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill and marked with yellow paint (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Inner and offside inner sills corroded

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lower mirror glass and outer case deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated c v boot deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slightly (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 283,709 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 283,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 274,198 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint not located fully in arm but securing clip in place

Fail 30 Nov 2020 274,176 miles

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

Nearside Front bottom ball joint not located fully in arm but securing clip in place

Pass 11 Jun 2019 262,506 miles

BATTERY CHARGING LIGHT ON DASH

ENGINE OIL / COOLANT LEAKS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON BOTH EDGES / DETERIATED

Fail 7 Jun 2019 262,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

BATTERY CHARGING LIGHT ON DASH

ENGINE OIL / COOLANT LEAKS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON BOTH EDGES / DETERIATED

Pass 15 May 2018 256,078 miles

MIL illuminated

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2018 256,073 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

MIL illuminated

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 250,186 miles

Front engine oil leak

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 216,040 miles

coolant leak

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2015 216,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

coolant leak

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 192,700 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 162,633 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 126,895 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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VO09 ACZ is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VO09 ACZ, 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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VO09 ACZ is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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