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YF59 NOU

2009 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,992 mi
Last recorded192,992 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 NOU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 192,992 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 192,987 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Excessive travel and lack of effort. (1.2.1 (g))

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

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under van to floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 188,122 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2024 188,121 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2023 183,603 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE HANDBRAKE LOW READING

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH STEERING ARMS

Fail 15 Jun 2023 183,602 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint excessively worn INNER JOINT (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK GAITER SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK GAITER SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

OFFSIDE HANDBRAKE LOW READING

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH STEERING ARMS

Pass 23 Jun 2022 178,874 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 172,063 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 18 May 2020 163,525 miles

slight leak from front exhaust flexi pipe

Pass 1 May 2019 160,747 miles

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSS PANEL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 157,151 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

radiator cross member badly damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2016 143,444 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 143,120 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 123,393 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 123,392 miles

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

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

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 94,587 miles

nearside mirror damaged

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 23 Nov 2012 67,060 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 67,060 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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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YF59 NOU is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YF59 NOU, 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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YF59 NOU is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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