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YE09 ONT

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

147,938 mi
Last recorded147,938 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 ONT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2021 147,938 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery not fastened down (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested not carried out due to the way engine is running, seems to be running with a missfire and oil leaking from turbo (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative doesn't seem to be changing the headlight beam, no movement detected (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating drums fitted, possibly warped drum (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill badly corroded and holed (refer to additional note for welding) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated wheel bearing noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated wheel bearing noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill badly corroded and holed ( refer to additional note for welding ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside and nearside middle to front outer sills badly corroded and holed ( refer to additional note for welding ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working Offside and nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Offside and nearside outer sills been replaced with cover sill, not fully seem welded around entire lower part and sides correctly. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside and nearside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below 1.6mm over ¾ of the tread area, edges worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front inner faces deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak coolant bottle empty ()

Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated, grease leaking

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Note for welding, cover sills / patches have got to be completely seem welded around the patch or cover sill, spot welds are not allowed

Offside Front Inner cv boot starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear number plate light dull

Offside and nearside front outer sills corroded excessively not within 30cm prescribed areas

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine, rear of engine covered in oil and leaking from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced center upper stop light dull (4.3.3 (a) (i))

engine seems to be running poor, possible misfire

Pass 22 Oct 2020 143,904 miles

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

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

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

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 22 Oct 2020 143,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

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

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 12 Nov 2019 141,864 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 141,864 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside and nearside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 139,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 139,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 136,853 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 136,851 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working offside and nearside rear (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 121,208 miles

Under tray and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 21 Jul 2015 84,402 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge and close to legal limit

Fail 20 Jul 2015 84,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge and close to legal limit

Pass 16 Jun 2014 50,122 miles

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)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 50,122 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 43,991 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 42,239 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 38,727 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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YE09 ONT is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YE09 ONT, 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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YE09 ONT is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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