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YC59 UWL

2009 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,580 mi
Last recorded140,580 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 UWL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 140,580 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak engine area

Pass 23 Mar 2019 124,374 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 113,886 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)

Slight oil leak.

Fail 4 Apr 2018 113,885 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both center to rear pipes. At fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center sill. (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)

Slight oil leak.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 99,042 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 99,042 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 83,306 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Rackend (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack has slight seepage of oil . (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 83,306 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Rackend (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack has slight seepage of oil . (2.3.3b)

Rear Both rear tyres cracking.

Pass 7 Nov 2014 67,157 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 52,550 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 35,848 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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YC59 UWL is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YC59 UWL, 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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YC59 UWL is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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