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WK09 TWL

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

259,385 mi
Last recorded259,385 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK09 TWL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 259,385 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 259,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 255,267 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 255,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 250,378 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S inner track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Manufactures covers fitted

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Front to rear brake pipes are undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Rear brake drum back plates corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Steering Column has slight play

Welding repairs are heavily undersealed

Fail 12 Apr 2023 250,376 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper shock mountain area floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S inner track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Manufactures covers fitted

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear N/S Handbrake efficiency is lower than O/S

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Rear brake drum back plates corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Steering Column has slight play

Pass 31 Mar 2022 243,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 231,155 miles

slight leak from exhaust flexi joint

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2021 230,984 miles

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 215,473 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 186,371 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 185,713 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 185,713 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working Pair (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 168,329 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 168,329 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 160,195 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 160,195 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working pair (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 147,377 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2015 147,377 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 118,354 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 90,917 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 90,917 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 71,200 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 71,200 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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WK09 TWL is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WK09 TWL, 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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WK09 TWL is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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