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VO59 DZX

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,340 mi
Last recorded146,340 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 DZX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 146,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 146,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Next To Tank Filler Pipe Yellow Chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply & Cord Exposed In Cracking In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 146,109 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 146,104 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 146,049 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bushes worn on both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

various suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2023 146,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 141,726 miles

Advise rear brake pads look to be wearing down

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill at rear corroded but withstanding thumb pressure at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 141,726 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))

Advise rear brake pads look to be wearing down

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill at rear corroded but withstanding thumb pressure at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 130,688 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 130,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 122,079 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 122,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed CUT TO TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre badly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 113,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 113,428 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 110,922 miles

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

brake pedal rubber poor

centre stop light not working

Fail 2 Oct 2018 110,922 miles

Fuel hose leaking filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

brake pedal rubber poor

centre stop light not working

Pass 11 Oct 2017 102,789 miles

brake pedal rubber deteriorating

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edges

no high level brake light

o/s/f inner c/v boot starting to split -leaking grease

small chip on windscreen

spare tyre very good

Pass 27 Sep 2016 93,797 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside inner very low below 3mm. (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 85,465 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 77,191 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)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 68,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 68,643 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 52,544 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 52,544 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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VO59 DZX is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VO59 DZX, 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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VO59 DZX is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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