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YF09 XSM

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,655 mi
Last recorded165,655 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 XSM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 165,655 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack outside swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Reverse lights not working.

Steering rack heat shield adrift.

Fail 11 Sep 2019 165,652 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3 places, before and after Silencer box. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded, high front brake imbalance. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack outside swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake performance, low effort.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse lights not working.

Steering rack heat shield adrift.

Pass 11 Sep 2018 157,874 miles

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

Central Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight suface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 150,196 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 150,196 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 129,480 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 129,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 112,953 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 112,953 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 910,930 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 910,930 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 71,452 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 52,507 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 52,507 miles

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

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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YF09 XSM is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YF09 XSM, 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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YF09 XSM is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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