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YG09 VVB

2009 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,918 mi
Last recorded107,918 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 VVB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 107,918 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sill lips scabby

Pass 3 Feb 2025 94,108 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 94,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 81,125 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 80,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill - front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill - front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe/chasis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody surface corrosion - front to rear inc suspension components

Fail 7 Jan 2023 80,415 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill - front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill - front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe/chasis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody surface corrosion - front to rear inc suspension components

Pass 7 Jan 2022 79,889 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 79,872 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 79,152 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 79,052 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 75,917 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 75,917 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

centre stop light not working

Pass 8 Oct 2018 71,563 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 71,502 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

oil filler cap missing

Pass 12 Sep 2017 67,242 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 67,242 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 61,998 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 58,572 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 58,572 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 54,256 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2013 47,679 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 47,679 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 46,476 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 34,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,039 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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YG09 VVB is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YG09 VVB, 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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YG09 VVB is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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