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YF58 GNJ

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

157,760 mi
Last recorded157,760 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 GNJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 157,760 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

No warning lights on at time of test.

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join just after back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2025 149,495 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 149,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 138,891 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

No warning lights on at time of test

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 125,517 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 115,917 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))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 11 Jan 2022 115,896 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength original sill section holed , within 30cms spring hanger mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides, inner sill to floor holed , within 30cms of seat / seat belt mount, section chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe to centre section joint badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive suspect coolant leak thermostat housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends , 20" bridge (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perishing , inner edge close to bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

noise front of engine

Pass 7 Jan 2021 112,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but still stopping ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 110,538 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 107,900 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))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 104,692 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 29 Jan 2018 104,671 miles

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 100,795 miles

Front brake pipes greased over

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

Welded patches, covered with underseal.

Fail 3 Feb 2017 100,769 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler to tank (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

exhaust knocks at rear

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2016 98,796 miles

1 rubber missing front support mount bracket still supported

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Offside Rear 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)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 2 Feb 2016 98,796 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

1 rubber missing front support mount bracket still supported

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

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

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 23 Feb 2015 96,193 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 96,193 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 85,368 miles

near side rear tyre inner sidewall punctured

Fail 24 Feb 2014 85,368 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

near side rear tyre inner sidewall punctured

Pass 22 Feb 2013 22,542 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 72,523 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

near side rear revise light out

Pass 14 Feb 2012 56,865 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YF58 GNJ is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 YF58 GNJ, 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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YF58 GNJ is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 February 2009.

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