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WR59 FBA

2009 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

210,511 mi
Last recorded210,511 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 FBA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 210,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 210,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 191,884 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Jul 2023 191,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jun 2022 180,718 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 180,685 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2021 173,468 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 173,468 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 161,433 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 161,433 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 152,564 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 140,314 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 130,632 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 119,270 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 103,033 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 86,951 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 66,274 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 47,153 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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WR59 FBA is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WR59 FBA, 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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What year was WR59 FBA registered?

WR59 FBA is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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