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WG59 DFU

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

119,382 mi
Last recorded119,382 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 DFU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 119,382 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel tank damp

Fail 24 Apr 2025 119,381 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel tank damp

Pass 16 May 2024 117,046 miles

Front light aims have very weak patterns (advise lens clean)

fuel tank damp

Fail 1 May 2024 117,046 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front light aims have very weak patterns (advise lens clean)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald ,advise replacement a.s.a.p (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank damp

Pass 15 May 2023 111,116 miles

exhaust rear section leaking (advise replacement ,or repair)

Pass 12 May 2022 107,332 miles

Rear disc brakes corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2021 106,846 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded but gas tight at this time.

Fail 25 Feb 2021 106,845 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))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly not working (1.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacement asap. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded but gas tight at this time.

Pass 5 Jun 2019 103,468 miles

Engine coolant level was low

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 103,468 miles

Engine coolant level was low

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 97,233 miles

Central Rear Upper brake light not working

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

Offside Front starting to wear low in places

Offside Rear indicator discoloured

Fail 6 Jun 2018 97,233 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Rear Upper brake light not working

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

Offside Front starting to wear low in places

Offside Rear indicator discoloured

Pass 30 Dec 2016 89,898 miles

Nearside Front wiper arm loose

Fail 30 Dec 2016 89,898 miles

Nearside Front wiper arm loose

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 84,387 miles

Front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 7 Jan 2016 84,387 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 6 Jan 2015 77,071 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 77,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 52,348 miles

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 52,348 miles

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 44,664 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 44,538 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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WG59 DFU is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WG59 DFU, 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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WG59 DFU is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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