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YG59 LRA

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

185,286 mi
Last recorded185,286 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 LRA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 185,286 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2024 185,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 178,495 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 173,949 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 173,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 159,951 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 149,571 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 102,453 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Handbrake efficiency on just meets requirements

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 102,453 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Handbrake efficiency on just meets requirements

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 85,251 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on tread bars (4.1.E.1)

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

marks on windscreen from wipers

oil level on mim

Fail 22 Oct 2016 85,250 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working back door (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split open (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on tread bars (4.1.E.1)

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

marks on windscreen from wipers

oil level on mim

Pass 23 Sep 2015 72,081 miles

marks on screen from wiper blades

Fail 23 Sep 2015 72,081 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working no side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

marks on screen from wiper blades

Pass 23 Sep 2014 60,232 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 56,550 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 36,671 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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YG59 LRA is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG59 LRA, 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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What year was YG59 LRA registered?

YG59 LRA is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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