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WG58 LYX

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,580 mi
Last recorded106,580 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG58 LYX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2024 106,580 miles

Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both front outer cills rotten. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both back ends of each cill.inner. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front discs inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlights. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 104,885 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 104,854 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 102,596 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 102,596 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 100,563 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 100,560 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 98,633 miles

Spare tyre defective.

Fail 7 Jan 2020 98,633 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective.

Pass 15 Jun 2019 96,855 miles

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 15 Jun 2019 96,855 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 23 Jun 2018 94,249 miles

Coolant level high

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

Front Winter tyres fitted

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 12 Jul 2017 90,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2016 83,452 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 75,640 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 75,638 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2014 70,219 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 56,478 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 45,761 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 45,761 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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WG58 LYX is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WG58 LYX, 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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WG58 LYX is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 January 2009.

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