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WJ09 YSD

2009 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,177 mi
Last recorded158,177 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 YSD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 158,177 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 158,169 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 153,994 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 153,982 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 151,762 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 141,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 131,540 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 131,519 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 125,805 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 120,352 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust rubber missing but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 9 Jul 2018 110,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

front exhaust mounting rubber missing but exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 9 Jul 2018 110,449 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

front exhaust mounting rubber missing but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 28 Feb 2017 104,664 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 99,919 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 99,919 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler pipe (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 91,508 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 91,506 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 82,611 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 71,634 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 71,634 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 48,314 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 YSD is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ09 YSD, 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 YSD is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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