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WJ09 BBV

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,543 mi
Last recorded123,543 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 BBV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 123,543 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2025 123,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2024 116,099 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 107,829 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 107,829 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 99,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 91,893 miles

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 84,773 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 75,419 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 67,268 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 60,683 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jun 2017 60,655 miles

Central engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 54,132 miles

N/s/f tyre low. N/s inner c/v boot

Pass 12 Jun 2015 48,314 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 48,314 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 37,160 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 32,047 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW INNER EDGE

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

SCREW IN N/S/R TYRE

Pass 6 Mar 2013 32,047 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW INNER EDGE

SCREW IN N/S/R TYRE

Pass 1 Mar 2012 24,852 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 24,852 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

FRONT PADS WORN LOW

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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WJ09 BBV 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 70%.

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 WJ09 BBV, 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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WJ09 BBV is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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