MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,478 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill. Multiple places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Longitudinal chassis leg. Above leaf spring. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill. Multiple places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Structure and components corroded throughout
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
surface corrosion to front subframe
Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
surface corrosion to front subframe
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
oil leaks
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear exhaust sections (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
oil leaks
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Emissions not tested Fuel leak, oil in coolant likely to cause more damage to engine (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Injector leaking
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm, perishing, cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
fluctuation to rear brake readings.
front brake pads worn.
front number plate damaged
middle brake light not working
n/s/f mirror glass damaged
o/s/r tyre deteriorated
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
front number plate damaged
middle brake light not working
n/s/f mirror glass damaged
o/s/r tyre deteriorated
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YH09 LBY is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 YH09 LBY, 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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YH09 LBY is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 May 2009.
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