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VO09 JSU

2009 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,139 mi
Last recorded162,139 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 JSU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 162,139 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 150,621 miles

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

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))

intercoler pipe split

n/s swivel boot perished

Fail 2 Mar 2023 150,467 miles

Fuel system component leaking tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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))

intercooler pipe split

Pass 10 Mar 2022 138,333 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

both rear inner sills corroding

fuel tank underside damp

Fail 17 Feb 2022 138,256 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

fuel tank and pipe damp

Pass 19 Feb 2021 130,857 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 16 Feb 2021 130,810 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 18 Feb 2020 121,957 miles

both rear brake pipes starting to corroded

lower engine mount has play and rubber split

n/s/f tyre 3mm and perished

Fail 12 Feb 2020 121,942 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake pipes starting to corroded

lower engine mount has play and rubber split

n/s/f tyre 3mm and perished

Pass 13 Feb 2019 112,557 miles

front brake pads 3mm

fuel filler pipe perished and damp

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm and outer edge worn smooth

Fail 11 Feb 2019 112,557 miles

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

front brake pads 3mm

fuel filler pipe perished and damp

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm and outer edge worn smooth

Pass 14 Feb 2018 98,022 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn very low on outer edge of tread

both offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded.

general corrosion starting to vehicle underbody

Fail 12 Feb 2018 98,022 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre worn very low on outer edge of tread

both offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded.

general corrosion starting to vehicle underbody

Pass 13 Feb 2017 82,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Pass 27 Jan 2016 80,533 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2015 78,020 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 75,443 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 72,718 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 63,644 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 JSU is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VO09 JSU, 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 JSU is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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