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YG59 NEJ

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,259 mi
Last recorded186,259 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 186,259 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 183,642 miles

Imbalance on rear brakes, n/s has slightly reduced performance.

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges.

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on edges.

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 180,525 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 175,659 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 170,362 miles

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))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake cable deteriorated.

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

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

Offside wiper arm worn.

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 164,761 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 164,761 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2020 161,420 miles

Nearside rack end has slight play.

Fail 6 Apr 2020 161,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside rack end has slight play.

Pass 5 Sep 2016 140,143 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 140,143 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 117,152 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 117,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 92,094 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 59,081 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 39,154 miles

front windscreen wipers starting to split

n\s\f tyre has cut but not to cords

o\s\f track rod bar slight play

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 NEJ 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 75%.

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 NEJ, 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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YG59 NEJ is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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