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YF58 YVR

2009 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

199,391 mi
Last recorded199,391 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 YVR
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 May 2024 199,391 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner & outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner & outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached tank heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s leaf spring rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 199,327 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and rear sills holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill front to rear detached (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 194,621 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 194,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 191,795 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 183,937 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 177,720 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 177,705 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 169,341 miles

exhaust cororded

Fail 16 Jan 2017 169,341 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust cororded

Pass 22 Jan 2016 158,096 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 158,096 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust rear bracket broken off of exhaust pipe.

Pass 23 Jan 2015 135,309 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 110,978 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 90,203 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 76,633 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 76,404 miles

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

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

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

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 YVR 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 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 YF58 YVR, 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 YVR is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 January 2009.

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