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WJ09 VWS

2009 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,175 mi
Last recorded131,175 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 VWS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 131,175 miles
Fail 2 May 2026 131,946 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 118,588 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 112,693 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 99,468 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2020 90,420 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 86,039 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2018 81,886 miles

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

Front tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 81,886 miles

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

Front tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 75,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 68,142 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 60,597 miles

os/ns front seatbelts will not release under tesion

Fail 12 Oct 2015 60,597 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

os/ns front seatbelts will not release under tesion

Fail 25 Feb 2014 42,390 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 42,390 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 22,416 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 20,401 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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WJ09 VWS is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WJ09 VWS?

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What year was WJ09 VWS registered?

WJ09 VWS is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 April 2009.

Is WJ09 VWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ09 VWS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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