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YC09 RKU

2009 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,991 mi
Last recorded113,991 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 RKU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 113,991 miles

Underbody Corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2023 110,891 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 110,482 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 110,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 106,319 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Fuel tank filler pipes starting to split and damp

N/S wiper arm worn

N/S/F tyre badly worn on outer edge and O/S/F badly worn on inner edge

N/S/R light lense damaged

O/S/F shocker leg appears to be slightly bent

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

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

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 20 Mar 2021 99,378 miles

N/S/R brake pipe at flexi corroded

O/S/F brake pipe at flexi starting to corrode

engine oil leaks

fuel filler pipes detriorated and starting to leak

Pass 14 Mar 2020 93,594 miles

Both front tyres starting to get low in tread worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 14 Mar 2020 93,594 miles

Both front tyres starting to get low in tread worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 1 Apr 2019 87,915 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 87,915 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 84,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear low

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2016 79,345 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 75,426 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear tyre worn (3mm)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 75,426 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front c.v boot insecure

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear tyre worn (3mm)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 69,902 miles

Centre Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 62,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 56,172 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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YC09 RKU is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YC09 RKU, 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 YC09 RKU registered?

YC09 RKU is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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